Course overview
This course provides a background in physics knowledge and skills in the areas of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, and modern physics at a pre-university level to enable further study in physics and physics allied disciplines.
A practical program will introduce students to experimental skills, record-keeping and fundamentals of observations, measurements and analysis in physics.
- Mechanics
- Electricity And Magnetism
- Waves, Light, And Modern Physics
Course learning outcomes
- Use the fundamental laws, principles, and concepts in physics to describe, explain and predict the qualitative behaviour of simple physical systems.
- Use structured problem-solving techniques to analyse and solve problems involving simple physical systems quantitatively.
- Work in a team to solve problems and conduct experimental work.
- Apply standard measurement and data analysis techniques when conducting experimental work.
- Document and explain experimental work, including any conclusions drawn.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 28017
Section WS09
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 28019
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 28021
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 28022
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 28023
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 28024
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 28025
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 29376
Section AS01
Size 180
Available 180
Class number 28016
Section FR01
Size 180
Available 180
Class number 30245
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 30248
Section PR05
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 30249
Section PR06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 30250
Section PR08
Size 30
Available 30
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