School Of SciencePhysics 1 (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700035.5
Discipline: PHYSICS
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
HSC Mathematics or equivalent
Equivalent Units
14227 - Engineering Physics, 300050 - Physics 1, 300077 - Physics 1D, 300558 - Physics 1, 300828 - Physics 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in the Extended Diploma courses (7086 - Diploma in Science Extended, 7087 - Bachelor of Science Extended (WSTC First Year Program) must have passed 40 credit points in order to enrol in this unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to physics for science and medical science students as well as providing a basis for further study of more advanced physics for students pursuing courses in nanotechnology, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences. It provides a foundation to understand the physical principles which underlay scientific instrumentation and analysis. Topics covered include systems of units; Introductory mechanics, Newton’s laws, work, conservation of energy and momentum; Electricity, electrostatics, DC and AC circuits and components, introductory electromagnetism; Waves and optics, electromagnetic radiation, reflection, refraction, image formation, polarisation, interference and diffraction.
Courses| 6002.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science | CONTINUING |
| 6003.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Natural Science | CONTINUING |
| 6004.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science | CONTINUING |
| 7009.5 | Diploma in Science Fast Track | CURRENT |
| 7086.2 | Diploma in Science Extended | CONTINUING |
| 7120.2 | Diploma in Science Extended - Medical Science | CONTINUING |
| 7121.2 | Diploma in Science Extended - Natural Science | CONTINUING |
| 7122.2 | Diploma in Science Extended - Science | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| A7069.1 | WSTC Science Extended Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7070.1 | WSTC Science Extended International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7071.1 | WSTC Science Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7079.1 | WSTC Science Extended Local Recent School Leavers / Non-Credentialed applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7080.1 | WSTC Science Extended International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7110.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7111.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7112.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7113.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7114.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7115.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7116.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7117.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7118.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7236.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7237.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - Non-Credentialed | CONTINUING |
| A7238.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - International | CONTINUING |
| A7239.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7240.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - Non-Credentialed | CONTINUING |
| A7241.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7242.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7243.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7244.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - International Students | CONTINUING |