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PHYSICS 1510 - Physics IE: Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4120
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, MATHS 1011
Co-Requisite: MATHS 1012 - students may be permitted to enrol in Physics IE concurrently with MATHS 1011 on application to Head of Discipline
Incompatible: PHYSICS 1100
Assessment: Written exam, workshop preparation, practical work & In-Semester tests
Syllabus:

This calculus-based course provides electrical and electronic engineering students with important foundational knowledge about mechanics, materials, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and its application to common electrical engineering systems. The course includes weekly small-group problem-solving workshops, and relevant practical sessions.

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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4120 Mon 09/08/2021 Wed 18/08/2021 Fri 17/09/2021 Fri 29/10/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21073 LE01 200 111 28 Jul - 15 Sep Wednesday 9am - 10am Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
29 Jul - 16 Sep Thursday 12pm - 1pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
30 Jul - 17 Sep Friday 10am - 11am Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
6 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 9am - 10am Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
7 Oct - 28 Oct Thursday 12pm - 1pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Friday 10am - 11am Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
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
20219 PR01 30 6 9 Aug - 9 Aug Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
23 Aug - 23 Aug Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
6 Sep - 6 Sep Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
18 Oct - 18 Oct Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
25 Oct - 25 Oct Monday 5pm - 8pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
20220 PR02 30 FULL 10 Aug - 10 Aug Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
24 Aug - 24 Aug Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
7 Sep - 7 Sep Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
5 Oct - 5 Oct Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
19 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
20221 PR03 30 6 10 Aug - 10 Aug Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
24 Aug - 24 Aug Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
7 Sep - 7 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
5 Oct - 5 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
19 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
29627 PR20 10 FULL 11 Aug - 11 Aug Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
25 Aug - 25 Aug Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
8 Sep - 8 Sep Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
6 Oct - 6 Oct Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
20 Oct - 20 Oct Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is only for OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE based students. Further information will be provided by 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
21074 WR06 21 1 5 Aug - 16 Sep Thursday 2pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Thursday 2pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
21075 WR05 21 9 5 Aug - 16 Sep Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
21076 WR01 21 5 3 Aug - 14 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
21077 WR03 21 11 5 Aug - 16 Sep Thursday 9am - 10am Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Thursday 9am - 10am Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
23415 WR04 21 FULL 5 Aug - 16 Sep Thursday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Thursday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
29828 WR20 10 FULL 6 Aug - 17 Sep Friday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
8 Oct - 29 Oct Friday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is only for OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE based students. Further information will be provided by the course coordinator. The pracs need to be completed to be able to pass the course.