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PEC120: General Physics

This is an introductory physics unit, designed to provide a basis for further studies in the physical sciences. It covers a range of topics including measurement, motion, waves, light, energy and electric fields. This unit does not require knowledge of calculus. Applications and examples are drawn from the biological, environmental, medical and physical sciences.

Points

3

Enrolment Options

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

Contact Time

Lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials/laboratories: 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites

Nil.
TEE Applicable Mathematics or MAS164 Fundamentals of Mathematics are strongly recommended and may be taken concurrently.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Exclusions

Students who have successfully completed M152/PEC152 Principles of Physics or M150 Physics 1A and M151 Physics 1B may not enrol in this unit for credit.

Notes

Students without year 10 Science should consider completing PEC100 Preparatory Science prior to PEC120.

School

School of Engineering and Energy

Unit Coordinator

Dr Katrina O'Mara

  • Position:
Senior Lecturer
  • E-mail:
k.omara@murdoch.edu.au
  • Location:
Murdoch Campus
Physical Sciences
Room 2.045
  • Phone:
    Prefix: +618
9360 2865
Unit Contacts
Contact Phone
Prefix: +618
Location
Teaching Period(s)

Contact the Unit Coordinator

MURDOCH S1: Internal
(15/02/2010 - 11/06/2010)
 
Contact Phone
Prefix: +618
Location
Teaching Period(s)
Dr Katrina O'Mara
Senior Lecturer
(k.omara@murdoch.edu.au)
9360 2865 Murdoch Campus
Physical Sciences
Room 2.045
MURDOCH S1: External
(15/02/2010 - 11/06/2010)
 
MURDOCH S2: Internal
(02/08/2010 - 26/11/2010)
 
MURDOCH S2: External
(02/08/2010 - 26/11/2010)
 
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Key to Offshore Campus Location abbreviations:

APMISIN

Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore)

CEJTOKYO

Chiropractic Education Japan (Tokyo)

JKURASHIKI

NET Corporation (Kurashiki, Japan)

KDUPG

KDU College (Penang, Malaysia)

KDUPJ

KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)

SGP-REPOLY

Republic Polytechnic (Singapore)

SMANUFED

Singapore Manufacturing Federation

ZHENGZHOU

Zhengzhou University (China)