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)

PHYS1121 Moodle Course

Timetable
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• Course Lecturers for Lecture Stream A (PHYS1121 & PHYS1131 Combined)
  Prof. Joe Wolfe (Weeks 1-6) Lecturer's Course Page
  Dr. Elizabeth Angstmann (Weeks 7-12)
  
  
• Course Lecturers for Lecture Streams B & C
  Prof. John Webb (Weeks 1-6)
  Dr. Elilzabeth Angstmann (Weeks 7-12)
  
  

• PHYS1121 Physics 1A (Session 2 Start)

PHYS1121 Moodle Course

Timetable
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• Course Lecturers
  Dr. Maria Cunningham(Weeks 1-6)
  Dr. Elizabeth Angstmann (Weeks 7-12)
  
  

• PHYS1221 Physics 1B (Session 2) (also offered in Summer Session)

PHYS1221 Moodle Course

Timetable
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• Course Lecturers
  Prof Michael Ashely (Weeks 1-6)
  Dr. Robert Culcer (Weeks 7-12)
  
  

COURSE TEXT :

For Physics 1A: Physics Vol 1, Asia-Pacific Edition, R. Serway, J.Jewett, K. Wilson and K. Wilson, Pub. Cengage Learning, ISBN: 978-0170189309

For Physics 1B: Physics Vol 2, Asia-Pacific Edition, R. Serway, J.Jewett, K. Wilson and K. Wilson, Pub. Cengage Learning, ISBN: 978-0170189408

For Physics 1A and 1B you are strongly advised to purchase the course textbooks.

REFERENCES:

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 8th Edition, Serway & Jewett, Pub. Thomson.
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.