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MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2019-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2019-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2019-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2019-ONGOING
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Enrolment rules
Mathematics 3C/3D or MAS164 Fundamentals of Mathematics are strongly recommended. MAS164 Fundamentals of Mathematics may be taken concurrently.
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Unit content:This is an introductory physics unit, designed to provide a basis for further studies in the physical sciences. It covers a range of topics including measurement, motion, waves, light, thermal energy, electric and magnetic fields. These topics are fundamental to many areas of Science and Engineering and provide a solid foundation for further studies within these fields.
The unit focusses on the appropriate problem solving techniques for these areas and does involve some numerical calculations. However, the unit also strongly focusses on concepts and understanding the underlying physics within a situation.
These key concepts and motivations for the unit are introduced with the lecture component and reinforced with tutorial and laboratory activities.