EPPHYS152
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
Physics Essentials prepares students for undergraduate study in science and engineering by developing an introductory understanding of physics and its fundamental principles. The course covers the basic concepts of mechanics, forces, energy and waves.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify, describe and explain the fundamental principles of physics.
2. Solve problems using the principles of physics with appropriate mathematics.
3. Communicate problem solving ideas and methods through diagrams, words and logical mathematical processes.
4. Develop hands-on experimental skills of measurement and analysis in a laboratory setting.
Content
- Measurement in physics
- Motion and forces along a line
- Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Work, energy and energy conservation
- Vectors and vector operations
- Motion in 2-dimensions
- Forces in 2-dimensions
- Momentum and impulse
- Circular motion and gravity
- Waves and sound
- Oscillations and simple harmonic motion
- Experimental methods
Requisite
If you have successfully completed EPPHYS308 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
Year 10 level mathematics, including (but not limited to) scientific notation, basic algebra and trigonometry. If in doubt, discuss with Course Coordinator prior to finalising enrolment.
Assessment items
Quiz: In class quizzes
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EPPHYS152 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 313.8 KB)
- EPPHYS152 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 314.1 KB)
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