Handbook - Physics 1A (Aviation)

Overview

This is an introductory level course in physics for students from all disciplines. The course has both a laboratory and theoretical component. Topics covered include the description of motion; forces and momentum; the dynamics of particles; kinetic and potential energy; the conservation of energy; oscillations and simple harmonic motion; waves, wave reflection, refraction and interference; the wave nature of light; electric fields and charge; electric potential and energy; electric currents; magnetism; electromagnetic induction and Faraday's law. This is a quantitative course using algebra and trigonometry but not calculus.

This is a basic introduction to physics that has no assumed prior knowledge of the subject. For students whose program requires them to take PHYS1121 or PHYS1131 but who do not have the recommended level of assumed knowledge for these courses, PHYS1149 will provide that level of assumed knowledge to enable PHYS1121 or PHYS1131 to be taken. Note that PHYS1149 is not an acceptable substitute for PHYS1121 or PHYS1131 in programs requiring PHYS1121 or PHYS1131.

Equivalent Courses

Exclusion Courses

Course Attributes

Introductory Course

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$6330
International Students	$6330

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School
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Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Offering Terms
Depending on the Academic Calendar type, an offering term generally refers to an academic teaching period of between 8-13 weeks in duration.

Term 1

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

010301 Physics