Course overview
This course is designed for students who have not completed SACE Stage 2 Physics (or equivalent) and introduces the concepts, laws and methods of physics, equipping them for further study in physics.
- Mechanics
- Electricity And Magnetism
- Waves, Light And Modern Physics
Course learning outcomes
- Use the fundamental laws, principles, and concepts in physics to describe, explain and predict the qualitative behaviour of simple physical systems
- Use structured problem-solving techniques to analyse and solve problems involving simple physical systems quantitatively
- Work in a team to solve problems and conduct experimental work
- Apply standard measurement and data analysis techniques when conducting experimental work
- Document and explain experimental work, including any conclusions drawn
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 25592
Section FR01
Size 230
Available 201
Class number 25593
Section PR01
Size 0
Available -4
Class number 25594
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 17
Class number 25595
Section PR03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 25596
Section PR04
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 25597
Section PR05
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 25598
Section PR06
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 25600
Section PR08
Size 30
Available 25
Class number 25601
Section PR09
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 25577
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 17
Class number 25578
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 15
Class number 25579
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 17
Class number 25580
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 18
Class number 25582
Section WS06
Size 20
Available 17
Class number 25583
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 16
Class number 25584
Section WS08
Size 20
Available 19
Class number 25586
Section WS10
Size 20
Available 13
Class number 25589
Section WS13
Size 20
Available 19
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