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PHYSICS 1501 - Physics for the Life & Earth Sciences I (Vet Bio)

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4110
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 7 hours per week
Restriction: Available to BSc (Veterinary Bioscience) students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
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 1508, PHYSICS 1008, PHYSICS 1100 & PHYSICS 1101
Assessment: Written exam, workshop preparation, practical work& In-Semester tests
Syllabus:

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
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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
13566 LE01 30 23 1 Mar - 1 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
2 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Mar - 9 Apr Friday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
15 Mar - 5 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
26 Apr - 31 May Monday 12pm - 1pm 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
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
13023 PR04 10 7 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
13567 PR03 10 6 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
19271 PR20 0 FULL 24 Mar - 24 Mar Wednesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
5 May - 5 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
19 May - 19 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
2 Jun - 2 Jun Wednesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
Note: This class is only for OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE based students. Pracs will be need to be completed at a later date in consultation with the course coordinator. The pracs need to be completed to be able to pass the course.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13389 WR01 10 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
13390 WR04 8 5 12 Mar - 9 Apr Friday 9am - 10am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
30 Apr - 11 Jun Friday 9am - 10am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room