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PHYSICS 1101 - Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4310
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
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13918 LE01 90 51 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
1 Mar - 5 Apr Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
3 Mar - 31 Mar Friday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 12pm - 1pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
26 Apr - 7 Jun Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
28 Apr - 9 Jun Friday 1pm - 2pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11104 PR09 7 FULL 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
11783 PR20 0 FULL 22 Mar - 22 Mar Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 May - 3 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
17 May - 17 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
31 May - 31 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for OFFSHORE students only. To request to enrol in this class please fill out this form: https://set.adelaide.edu.au/student-support/forms-policies/course-or-class-full-resolution-form. NOTE: You will need to provide evidence, or a statement, that you will be located offshore for the duration of the course when submitting this form.
13919 PR03 15 1 28 Mar - 28 Mar 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
13922 PR04 15 5 21 Mar - 21 Mar 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
15136 PR10 9 3 23 Mar - 23 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
4 May - 4 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
18 May - 18 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
1 Jun - 1 Jun Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13446 WR04 20 2 10 Mar - 7 Apr Friday 11am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 9 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
13447 WR01 11 1 8 Mar - 5 Apr Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
26 Apr - 7 Jun Wednesday 10am - 11am Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
13835 WR03 10 FULL 9 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
27 Apr - 8 Jun Thursday 1pm - 2pm Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room