Handbook

Overview

This course builds on an elementary knowledge of physics (Year 12 physics and Mathematics Extension 1, or equivalent). Students will develop their ability to use mathematics and fundamental physical concepts to solve problems related to the world around them. It is a calculus based course where concepts and principles are learned in context, by example, and then developed through problem solving. Throughout the course, the skills of problem solving are refined by knowing when and how to apply the principles of physics, mathematics and other relevant tools. This course is examined at two levels, with Physics 1A being the lower level.

There are no pre-requisites but there is assumed knowledge of Year 12 Physics (or equivalent) and Mathematics Extension1 (or equivalent) and a co-requisite mathematics course has to be taken, which can be either Mathematics 1A (DPST1013) OR Fundamentals of Mathematics B (DPST1012).

Course outline information is accessible via Moodle for enrolled students.

Conditions for Enrolment

UNSW Diplomas only (7001, 7002, 7003, 7004) and corequisite DPST1013 or DPST1012

Equivalent Courses

Exclusion Courses

Course Attributes

Introductory Course

Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

In-person -

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1165
Domestic Students	$4440
International Students	$5820

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Undergraduate

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Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

010301 Physics

Timetable

Course Outline
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Physics 1A

DPST1021

6 Units of Credit