PHY107 General Physics (8)

Abstract

This subject encompasses a range of first-year physics topics selected to provide a sufficiently broadbased, yet relevant physics foundation for students pursuing science, teaching, medical radiation science and optometry. The subject covers topics in Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves and optics.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	Port Macquarie
On Campus	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHY107
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to outline the principles of and perform calculations in kinematics and dynamics.
be able to explain the concepts and perform calculations in elasticity and fluids.
be able to explain the concepts and perform calculations in thermal physics.
be able to demonstrate comprehension and perform calculations involving waves and optics
be able to compute and solve problems of a conceptual and quantitative nature in the above areas of physics

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Kinematics;
Dynamics;
Elasticity;
Fluids;
Thermal Physics;
Waves;
Optics.

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