TRNS008-24SU1 (C) Summer Jan 2024 start

Fundamentals of Physics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 1 January 2024
End Date: Sunday, 11 February 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 14 January 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 28 January 2024

Description

The course covers basic concepts in the areas of Mechanics, Electricity, and Magnetism, preparing students for 100-level Physical Science courses. The course provides experience in theoretical and practical Physics, develops relevant practical and reporting skills, and helps students develop the skills and attitudes necessary for successful problem solving, investigation, and enquiry in Physics. The course will help students develop an appreciation of Physics as a human activity with applications and technological developments relevant to the lives of everyday people.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

FOUN060, BRDG024

Course Coordinator

Alex Neiman

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Homework Questions 15% Weeks (1,2 + 4)
Mechanics Test 10% Week 3
Lab Reports (Draft) 5% Week 4
Lab Report (Final) 10% Week 6
Mech + Elec Test 15% Week 5
Final Test 40% Week 6
Lab Workbook 5% Weeks 1 - 6

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $844.00

International fee $3,950.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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