PHY107 General Physics (8)

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.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
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

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

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

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Kinematics;
  • Dynamics;
  • Elasticity;
  • Fluids;
  • Thermal Physics;
  • Waves;
  • Optics.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of PHY107 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Assignment 1
15
2
Assignment 2
15
3
Assignment 3
15
4
Final exam
55

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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