Aviation Physics 1

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
AERO 2011
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Course ID
205121
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Campus
Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will develop a student's capability to describe and apply the laws and concepts of physics so that situations involving aviation-relevant physics can be analysed and explained both qualitatively and quantitatively. This course will cover trigonometry and vectors; linear motion and forces; energy and work; momentum; thermal physics; properties and behaviour of solids and fluids.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe and explain physical phenomena clearly and accurately using appropriate terminology.
  • Apply physical laws and concepts to describe and explain: the motion of aircraft; the properties and behaviour of the atmosphere; the heating and cooling of aircraft components; and the operation of selected aircraft instrumentation.
  • Apply problem solving techniques and strategies to analyse and solve aviation-relevant physics problems.
  • Operate measurement devices and explain the physical principles which underpin their operation.
  • Acquire, analyse, and interpret experimental measurements.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course