phy1sca principles of physics a
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.
SchoolMolecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY1LS
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Learning resources
University physics (With modern Physics)
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorYoung, H.D and Freedman R.A.
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeInternational edition 13RD ED
PublisherPEARSON ADDISON WESLEY, SAN FRANCISCO.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRussell 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Four Individual laboratory reports (1,200-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One x 1-hour mid semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
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.
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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Four Individual laboratory reports (1,200-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One x 1-hour mid semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |