TRNS008-24B2 (C) Bridging Two 2024

Fundamentals of Physics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 22 April 2024
End Date: Sunday, 9 June 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 5 May 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 19 May 2024

Description

The course covers basic concepts in the areas of Mechanics, Electricity, and Magnetism, preparing students for 100-level Physical Science courses. The course provides experience in theoretical and practical Physics, develops relevant practical and reporting skills, and helps students develop the skills and attitudes necessary for successful problem solving, investigation, and enquiry in Physics. The course will help students develop an appreciation of Physics as a human activity with applications and technological developments relevant to the lives of everyday people.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

FOUN060, BRDG024

Timetable 2024

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00 Ernest Rutherford 319 Physics Lab
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Lab B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 15:00 - 17:00 Ernest Rutherford 319 Physics Lab
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00 Jack Erskine 441
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 242
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Workshop C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 101 Lectorial
22 Apr - 2 Jun

Course Coordinator

Alex Neiman

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Homework Questions 15% Weeks (1, 2 + 4 + 6)
Mechanics Test 10% Week 3
Lab Reports (Draft) 5% Week 4
Lab Report (Final) 10% Week 6
Mech + Elec Test 15% Week 5
Final Test 40% Week 7
Lab Workbook 5% Weeks 1 - 6

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $844.00

International fee $3,950.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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