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PHYSICS 1101 - Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3710
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 7 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: SACE Stage 2 Physics Subject Achievement grade of at least B- or equivalent or Mathematical Methods (formerly Mathematical Studies) - other students may apply to Head of Physics for exemption
Incompatible: PHYSICS 1100, PHYSICS 1008, PHYSICS 1501 & PHYSICS 1508
Assessment: Written exam, workshop preparation, practical work & In-Semester tests
Syllabus:

This course provides an introduction to physics at university level for students who wish to major in biological or earth sciences (Physics IA/B and Mathematics IA/B are recommended for students interested in Biophysics or Geophysics ). It includes significant material not in SACE Stage 2 Physics. The emphasis is on physics concepts and their application to relevant problems in the earth and biological sciences rather than on the more theoretical or mathematical development of the concepts. It includes a study of forces and equilibrium, mechanical stress, energy, fluids, heat and DC electricity. Applications to biology and physiology will be emphasised. Practical problem solving.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3710 Mon 13/03/2017 Fri 31/03/2017 Fri 05/05/2017 Fri 09/06/2017


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13701 LE01 100 49 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
1 Mar - 5 Apr Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
3 Mar - 7 Apr Friday 2pm - 3pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 12pm - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
26 Apr - 31 May Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
28 Apr - 9 Jun Friday 2pm - 3pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11169 PR11 12 3 16 Mar - 16 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
30 Mar - 30 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
8 Jun - 8 Jun Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13250 PR09 11 FULL 16 Mar - 16 Mar Thursday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
30 Mar - 30 Mar Thursday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Thursday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Thursday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Thursday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
8 Jun - 8 Jun Thursday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13702 PR03 17 3 14 Mar - 14 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
28 Mar - 28 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
25 Apr - 25 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
9 May - 9 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
23 May - 23 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
6 Jun - 6 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13705 PR06 23 6 7 Mar - 7 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
21 Mar - 21 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
4 Apr - 4 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
2 May - 2 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
16 May - 16 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
30 May - 30 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13464 WR01 8 1 7 Mar - 4 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G07, Laboratory
2 May - 30 May Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G07, Laboratory
13465 WR02 20 7 9 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G07, Laboratory
27 Apr - 1 Jun Thursday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G07, Laboratory
13468 WR05 12 FULL 10 Mar - 7 Apr Friday 9am - 10am Darling West, G07, Laboratory
28 Apr - 2 Jun Friday 9am - 10am Darling West, G07, Laboratory
13469 WR06 20 2 10 Mar - 7 Apr Friday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G07, Laboratory
28 Apr - 2 Jun Friday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G07, Laboratory