Introduction to Physics
72 hours face to face + blended
One teaching period or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This unit aims to provide students with an introduction to the physics of energy and motion emphasising their applications and importance in aviation and science.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Pathways Teaching 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
01-July-2024
27-September-2024
27-September-2024
Last self-enrolment date
14-July-2024
Census date
26-July-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
16-August-2024
Results released date
08-October-2024
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
21-October-2024
31-January-2025
31-January-2025
Last self-enrolment date
03-November-2024
Census date
15-November-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-December-2024
Results released date
11-February-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify the symbols and units for a wide range of physical quantities, and describe their definitions
- Discuss the basic principles underlying the physics of energy and motion using both written and oral communication
- Apply the principles of energy and motion to solve conceptual and numerical problems in simple systems, and to understand real-world phenomena
- Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions as part of a team
- Generate high quality individual reports
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class 1 |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class 2 |
2.00 | 6 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Practical |
2.00 | 6 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
6.50 | 12 weeks | 78 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Individual | 25 - 45% | 1,2,3 |
| Laboratory Report | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Online Assignment | Individual | 15 - 25% | 1,2,3 |
| Test | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Linear Mechanics: kinematics, Newton’s law, momentum, energy and work
- Rotational Mechanics: uniform circular motion
- Fluid Mechanics: buoyancy; Pascal's law; Bernoulli's principle
- Thermodynamics: heat transfer and expansion; kinetic theory
- Electricity: Electric charge and fields, current voltage and resistance, Kirchhoff’s laws, Capacitance
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.