PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS A

PHY1SCA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this foundation subject, you will be introduced to the concepts of classical physics that underpin the physical sciences, engineering and other sciences, and which provides the basis for further study in these fields. You will learn about mechanics, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, thermodynamics, waves, and simple harmonic motion. On completion of this subject, you will be able apply the concepts and terminology of classical physics to solve problems. Through a tailored laboratory program, you will gain hands-on experience of the essential apparatus of classical physics to make and analyse measurements. The subject is paired with the second semester subject PHY1SCB, and together constitute a mainstream University course in first-year Physics.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Andrew McDonald

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY1LS

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

University physics (With modern Physics)

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Young, H.D and Freedman R.A.

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: International edition 13RD ED

Publisher: PEARSON ADDISON WESLEY, SAN FRANCISCO.

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics and waves to solve conceptual and numerical problems.

02. Use accurate terminology and appropriate SI units to describe physical phenomena related to mechanics, thermodynamics and waves.

03. Safely execute experiments using standard physics laboratory techniques and equipment.

04. Analyse and interpret laboratory results in the context of the topics covered in the subject.

05. Present findings of laboratory experiments in written form.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Russell Anderson

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 12
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four Individual laboratory reports (1,200-words equivalent total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
On-line quizzes (300-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
One x 1-hour mid semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
One 2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended