SSS011 Introductory Physics (6)
CSU Discipline Area: Unallocated to a CSU Discipline code (OTHER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is designed to provide the minimum knowledge and concepts in physics required by a student who is enrolling into a typical first year tertiary physics subject. It will include modules on mechanics, heat, wave motion, light and sound, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. The subject is particularly relevant to those students studying the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science - Medical Imaging (44031M) and Nuclear Medicine (4403NT).
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Term 2 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Term 3 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SSS011
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have a basic understanding of mechanics
- Have a basic understanding of heat
- Have a basic understanding of wave motion, light and sound
- Have a basic understanding of electricity and magnetism
- Have a basic understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Mechanics: Measurement Describing Motion Force and Motion Mechanical Energy and Power Momentum Projectile and circular motion Simple harmonic motion Heat: Temperature and thermometers Thermal expansion of solids and liquids Heat and thermal energy Heat capacity, specific heat, latent heat, calorimetry Heat transfer Wave motion, light and sound Electricity and magnetism: Electrostatics or static electricity Electrodynamics or current electricity Electromagnetism Atomic and nuclear Physics
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.