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PHYSICS 1101 - Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4110
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
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Fri 07/05/2021 Fri 11/06/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13568 LE01 90 55 1 Mar - 1 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
2 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Mar - 26 Mar Friday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
15 Mar - 29 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
9 Apr - 9 Apr Friday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
27 Apr - 8 Jun Tuesday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
30 Apr - 11 Jun Friday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 May - 7 Jun Monday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE STUDENTS impacted by border restrictions are able to enrol in this course and study remotely, however alternative practical activities will need to be completed in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11050 PR09 20 10 1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
29 Apr - 29 Apr Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13 May - 13 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
27 May - 27 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13569 PR03 20 12 30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13572 PR04 25 8 23 Mar - 23 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
4 May - 4 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
18 May - 18 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
1 Jun - 1 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13391 WR01 18 6 10 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 9 Jun Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
13393 WR04 18 12 12 Mar - 9 Apr Friday 9am - 10am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 11 Jun Friday 9am - 10am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
13483 WR03 27 10 11 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 10 Jun Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room