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PHYSICS 1101 - Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4210
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
4210 Tue 15/03/2022 Thu 24/03/2022 Fri 06/05/2022 Fri 10/06/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13916 LE01 90 65 28 Feb - 7 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
2 Mar - 6 Apr Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
4 Mar - 8 Apr Friday 1pm - 2pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
21 Mar - 4 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
27 Apr - 8 Jun Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
29 Apr - 10 Jun Friday 1pm - 2pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
2 May - 6 Jun Monday 12pm - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
Note: Remote students - please enrol in PHYSICS 1008.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11234 PR09 5 1 31 Mar - 31 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
28 Apr - 28 Apr Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
12 May - 12 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
26 May - 26 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13917 PR03 15 3 29 Mar - 29 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
26 Apr - 26 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
10 May - 10 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
24 May - 24 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13920 PR04 15 9 22 Mar - 22 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
3 May - 3 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
17 May - 17 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
31 May - 31 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
15312 PR10 5 2 24 Mar - 24 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
5 May - 5 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
19 May - 19 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
2 Jun - 2 Jun Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13509 WR04 20 10 11 Mar - 8 Apr Friday 11am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 10 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
13510 WR01 10 4 9 Mar - 6 Apr Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
27 Apr - 8 Jun Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
13793 WR03 12 3 10 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 9 Jun Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room