SSS011 Introductory Physics (6)

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 pursuing a range of science courses including the Medical Radiation Science undergraduate program.

Availability

Term 1 (75)
Online
Orange Campus
Term 2 (15)
Online
Orange Campus
Term 3 (45)
Online
Orange Campus

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

Division of Student Services

Learning Outcomes

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

This 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

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SSS011 in Term 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
Multiple choice test
0
2
Written assignment 1
0
3
Written assignment 2
0

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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