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PHYS1121 Physics 1A and PHYS1221
Physics 1B
Introduction
Physics 1A and Physics 1B are 6UC 'companion' courses giving
an in-depth treatment of mechanics, thermal physics,
waves, electricity and magnetism, optics and matter. The courses each comprise formal
class time totalling 6 hours per week: 3 x 1 hour lectures,
1 x 1 hour problem solving class, 1 x 2 hour laboratory period.
PHYS1121
Physics 1A (Session 1)
Course WebCT Vista Page
Timetable
Refer to Lecture Times
PHYS1121
Physics 1A (Session 2 Start)
Timetable
Refer to Lecture Times
- Course Lecturers
Prof John Webb (first 6 weeks)
Prof John Storey (second 6 weeks)
PHYS1221
Physics 1B (Session 2)
Timetable
Refer to Lecture Times
- Course Lecturers
Prof Michael Ashely (first 6 weeks)
Prof Richard Newbury (second 6 weeks)
Course Texts, CD
ROM and Other Supporting Materials:
For Physics 1A and 1B you are strongly advised to purchase
an appropriate textbook.
PRESCRIBED TEXT:
Physics
for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 7th Edition,
Serway & Jewett, Pub. Thomson.
REFERENCES:
Experimental Methods L. Kirkup, Pub. Wiley; this book
may be helpful for the lab work but is not essential.
Physics
for Scientists and Engineers, Paul A. Tipler, 4th Ed.
or later, ISBN: 1-57259-673-2
Fundamentals of Physics, 6th Ed. or later, D. Halliday,
R. Resnick and J. Walker, Pub. Wiley
If you fail Physics
1A or Physics 1B?
Physics 1A and Physics
1B are also offered in Session 2 and Summer Session respectively.
If you fail in Physics IA (in Session 1) or Physics IB (in
Session 2) you may be permitted to enrol again (at the discretion
of the First Year Unit) to re-take these courses.
You must make an application
to the First Year Teaching Unit to obtain permission to enrol
again if you fail any course.
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