TRNS008-26SU1 (C) Summer Jan 2026 start

Fundamentals of Physics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 5 January 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 11 January 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 25 January 2026

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

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Ernest Rutherford 312 Physics Lab
5 Jan - 8 Feb
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 225
5 Jan - 8 Feb
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 225
5 Jan - 8 Feb
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 11:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 225
5 Jan - 8 Feb
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 11:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 460
5 Jan - 8 Feb
Workshop C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 14:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 460
5 Jan - 8 Feb

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Homework Questions 15% Weeks (1-2 + 4)
Mechanics Test 20% Week 3
Lab Reports (Draft) 5% Week 4
Lab Report (Final) 10% Week 5
Final Test 45% Week 5
Lab Workbook 5% Weeks 1 - 6

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* 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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