PHYSICS 1008 - Physical Aspects of Nature I
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| Course Code | PHYSICS 1008 |
| Course | Physical Aspects of Nature I |
| Coordinating Unit | The School of Chemistry & Physics , Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 7 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | PHYSICS 1100 & PHYSICS 1101 |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Students without SACE Stage 2 Physics or with a Subject Achievement grade of less than B- (under review) or equivalent |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course provides an introduction to some of the principles of physics and their applications in agricultural and biological sciences. It is intended for students who have not studied SACE Stage 2 Physics, and who require familiarity with Physics principles and applications in their other studies. The course introduces concepts of force, energy, thermal physics, fluids and DC electricity, introduction to practical problem solving. Students who achieve a grade of Credit or better in this course and have completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies (or equiv.) may enrol in the semester 2 course PHYSICS 1201 Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IB. |
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