Mechanics &Thermal Physics (PHYS1001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 4 Hours/ Week
Practical 4 Hours/ Week
4W <4P
Recommended prerequisite
PHYS1171 or a grade of C or higher in Queensland Year 12 Physics (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent); and MATH1040 or a grade of C or higher in Queensland Year 12 Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent).
Recommended companion
MATH1050 or MATH1051
Restricted
Students who commenced the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering dual program before 2021 need to seek permission from the EAIT Faculty to enrol.
Assessment methods
Examinations, assignments, laboratory practicals, tutorial work, reading quizzes
Course enquiries
Professor Tamara Davis (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Doctor Sarah Sweet (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Nature of physics, kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, rigid body rotation, oscillations, fluids and elasticity, thermodynamics, arrow of time, heat engines, laboratory experiments & error analysis.
