Introductory Physics unit (KYA103)

Introduction

This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of basic physical concepts in classical mechanics. Understanding of motion, force, energy and momentum is instrumental to the study of other key areas of physics, such as: mechanics, electric and magnetic fields, waves, atoms and nuclei. This unit also aids students in analysing and synthesising information, problem solving and scientific experimentation. Students who successfully complete Introductory Physics will qualify for entry into units or degree programs at the University of Tasmania which have pre-tertiary Physics (PHY415115) or equivalent as a prerequisite, including first year units Physics 1A (KYA101) and Physics 1B (KYA102).

Summary

Unit name	Introductory Physics
Unit code	KYA103
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Physics
Coordinator	Doctor Danijela Ivkovic
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Convey the fundamental laws and principles of classical physics through worked examples, practical demonstrations and experiments.
• Solve problems in classical mechanics by applying suitable formulae, vectors, graphs and diagrams.
• Use experimental techniques and analyse data to confirm laws of classical mechanics and make predictions.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KYA004 Physics Foundation Unit

Teaching

Assessment	Experiment (10%)|Demonstrations (20%)|Assignments (30%)|Final Test (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	The following free online textbook is recommended for this unit: College Physics  https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics
Recommended	You may wish to study from the following textbook: New Century Senior Physics: Concepts in context by R. Walding, G. Rapkins and G. Rossiter (2004, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, ISBN: 978 0 19 551777 4)

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