Bridging Physics Course
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Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is dedicated to the contribution of education and research of the highest quality within a comprehensive range of scientific fields.
Conducting excellent research and creating the next generation of science talent in Australia is core to the Faculty of Science, as they play a leading role in Australia's ability to compete scientifically on the world stage.
The course places emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing skill sets to prepare you for first-year tertiary degrees that needs physics. The course does not offer formal accreditation or prerequisite qualifications for University of Sydney enrolment.
Content
The content will be covering:
- measurement and units
- motion along a straight line
- vectors and motion in two and three dimensions
- force and motion
- work and energy
- conservation of energy
- systems of particles
- collisions
- oscillations.
Intended audience
The course is suitable for assumed knowledge of physics which will support students moving into the first year of their tertiary studies. It is designed for students who have not completed HSC Physics (or equivalent) or found Physics difficult at school. Anyone may take this bridging course regardless of which tertiary institution they are enrolling in.
Delivery style
The self-serve course option will be delivered through an online Learning Management System (Canvas).
This includes the components:
- chapter notes, recorded Zoom lectures and tutorials
- discussion boards for Q&A
- quizzes to be submitted online for each module.
The face-to-face course option will include the above plus on-campus tutorial sessions with the physics team: 1-3pm, Monday to Friday 6-10 February 2023.
There will be a final assessment to test your knowledge and a certificate of participation for those who complete the course. The certificate of participation does not hold any accreditation or qualifications for University of Sydney degrees or enrolment.
Contact us
Dr Tristram Alexander
Email: Â Â tristram.alexander@sydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 8627 6354