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Title: M120, Introduction to Physics
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Certificate, degree.

Description:
This introductory unit caters for students who have not studied physics beyond Year 10 Science and those who have studied up to TEE level but need further preparation before they enrol in the unit M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I. It is recognised that many students undertaking this course will not be proceeding to further studies in the physical sciences, but have an interest in biological, environmental and everyday applications of physics. Hence, many of the topics studied will be introduced through practical examples or their application will be illustrated by reference to these area.
Topics covered include measurement, Newton's laws, planetary motion, forces as vectors, biomechanics, potential and kinetic energy, gravitational and electric fields, electric circuits, wave phenomena, light and the eye, sound, radiation and energy flow.

Assessment is by assignments, laboratory reports, test and final examination.

Prerequisites: A knowledge of elementary algebra and trigonometry is assumed (students without this background should consult with the course co-ordinator). Concurrent enrolment in M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I is not permitted.

Students who have successfully completed M122 Particles in Motion or M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I may not enrol in this unit for credit.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Arts in Population, Resources and Technology
Certificate in Mathematics, Science and Technology.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring.

Administrative information:
This is a 1 semester course (15 weeks). Between 10-14 hours of study per week is required. It is a 3 point course.

Murdoch University is a member of WADEC (the Western Australian Distance Education Consortium). Copyright in all external mode course materials is held by Murdoch University and enquiries regarding access to, or purchase of, materials should be addressed in the first instance to the Director of External Studies, Murdoch University.


Classification:
070430 PHYSICS

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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