Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
EPPHYS175 Physics I prepares students for the commencement of undergraduate study and requires a sound knowledge of fundamental Physics. The depth and extent of the course is similar to HSC Physics. The course covers the concepts of mechanics, work and energy, linear momentum, circuit/vibration/wave motion and simple harmonic motion.
| Objectives | 1. Provides a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of physics. 2. Develops problem solving and research skills essential for undergraduate study. 3. Illustrates the principles of physics with little mathematics. 4. Enhances problem solving and logical processes within a mathematical framework. |
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| Content | 1. The definition of Physics and its relation to other sciences. 2. The definition of fundamental quantities and scientific notation. 3. Basic mathematical concepts and skills used in Physics. 4. Scalar and vector quantities and basic vector algebra. 5. Motion in one and two dimension and the equations of kinematics. 6. The study of dynamics using Newton's laws. 7. Concepts and definitions of force, mass, work, energy and momentum; the work-energy theorem. 8. Laws of conservation of energy and conservation of momentum: elastic and inelastic collisions. 9. Circular motion and the law of gravity. 10. Vibrations and wave motion: types of waves, Simple Harmonic motion and its relationship to circular motion. 11. Introduction to sound and the Doppler effect. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | EPPHYS175 Physics I must be taken as a co-requisite with EPPHYS176 Physics II to form a complete study of Physics for students intending to enter Science/Engineering degrees. Mathematical techniques equivalent to Year 10 School Certificate. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Laboratory Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Fortnight for 10 weeks |