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Introductory Physics

Undergraduate | UNE-PHYS100 | 2023

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Get up to speed with the base level of physics you’ll need for science at university. Topics include electricity, atomic physics, and waves. Explore scientific methods. You’ll use formulas and equations to solve physics problems. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
16 weeks

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Introductory Physics

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. define concepts, describe the relationship between quantities and solve numerical problems in the areas of linear and rotational mechanics, fluids, electricity and magnetism, waves (sound and light), atomic and nuclear physics;
    2. interpret and analyse a physical system from a text, image or graphical form; be able to describe the behaviour of fundamental physical systems and the relationships between quantities that they possess; and
    3. express an understanding of scientific methods.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers ( required to listen to lecture and other media provided in subjects, a USB style headset has proven to provide superior audio quality to the jack style headset when used for online teaching software). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended for participation in virtual classrooms). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
  • Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete their subjects. UNE's minimum requirements for all students in relation to the hardware and software a student requires to support their learning are found at: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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