Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
4 x 1-hour workshops weekly
1 x 3-hour laboratory fortnightly
1 x 3-hour laboratory fortnightly
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ MATH1121 - Mathematics 1A
Enrolment not permitted
1 of ENGR1732, PHYS1332, PHYS8332 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Physics year 12 High School
Assessment
Examination, Weekly Tutorial Tests, Practicals, Mathematics Competency Quiz
Topic description
Fundamental Physics1 introduces the following concepts:Mechanics (Statics)
- Units and standards
- Forces as vectors
- Force System Resultants
- Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
- Kinematics
- Force and Acceleration
- Work and Energy
- Oscillations
- Wave motion
- Sound
- Electric charge and electric field
- Electric potential
- Electric current and resistance
- Magnetism
- Introduction to Electromagnetic waves
Educational aims
In general the topic aims to lay the foundation that students can use the principles of Physics for understanding and solving problems in all areas of Engineering. In particular the topic aims that students
- Will understand and apply the fundamental principles of kinematics, mehcanical forces, oscillations, waves, sound, light and Electromagnetism
- Will learn how to use the principles of kinematics, mechanical forces, oscillations, waves, sound, light and Electromagnetism for problem solving
- Will develop the understanding how to carry out experiments in a Physics laboratory
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of this topic students, are expected to be able to:
- Understand and communicate the basic principles of kinematics, mechanical forces, oscillations, waves, sound, light and Electromagnetism
- Apply the concepts of Kinematics, mechanical forces, oscillations, waves, sound, light and Electromagnetism for solving Engineering problems
- Safely carry out experiments in a Physics laboratory
- Evaluate and communicate results from Laboratory in written and oral forms
- Understand roles within a team through participation in team activities
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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