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PHYS159: Concepts in the Physical Sciences
This unit provides an introduction to the concepts of the physical sciences for students whose major interest is in the biological, chiropractic or earth sciences. Key areas of physics have provided the basis for many developments in these and other branches of science, and some of the areas to be covered include: energy in all its forms; properties of matter; atomic structure and radioactivity; mechanics; power; direct-current electricity; waves; sound and light; and thermal properties of matter. The material is introduced with a minimum of mathematics and an emphasis on understanding the concepts. A well equipped laboratory provides students with an introduction to basic scientific measurements.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Physics staff |
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| NCCW(s): | HSC Physics Band 4, any other ASTR or PHYS unit except ASTR178 or PHYS178, PHYS242 or ASTR170 or PHYS270 (if completed previously or concurrently) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
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