PHYS1006

PHYS1006: Foundations of Physics

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Which units require PHYS1006?

PHYS1006 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is PHYS1006 about?

This is a first year level non calculus unit for students who have not previously studied Physics. Students who have passed Physics ATAR and Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent should instead take PHYS1005 Physics 1. Foundations of Physics provides an introduction to some of the fundamental principles of classical mechanics, kinematics and dynamics, circular motion, gravitation, mechanical energy, thermal properties of matter, gas laws, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound, electrical charges, static and current electricity, DC Circuits, electromagnetism, electrical safety, optics, microscope, human vision, atomic and nuclear radiation physics. Students will examine the fundamentals of experimental methods, including accuracy and precision, interpretation of physical measurements, graphical representation of data and uncertainties of measurement.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) (1153)

Field of Education010301 Physics

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How this unit is taught

Lecture 21 x 2 hours weekly
Lecture 11 x 1 hour weekly
Workshop1 x 1 hour weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 2 hours fortnightly