PHS1080-ENG1080: Foundation Physics

Exam - 60%
Mid Sem test - 8%
Mastering Physics - 5%
Assignment - 2%
Practical work - 20%
Full Practical Report - 5%

This unit is listed under two codes, PHS1080 & ENG1080. This unit is largely for engineering students who haven't done physics in VCE but it is also useful for science students who want a background in physics. It's no where near as comprehensive as VCE Physics though. Bare essentials. From talking to people in my class and in my labs, it was largely engineering students, however there was a decent proportion of Science students as well. Id say it was about 40/60 ratio of Sci/Eng.

The labs were a little boring sometimes but otherwise they were very well constructed and fun. I also had an awesome lab group so maybe that makes me a little bias. The tutors were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They really were the best part of the unit.

The lectures...What can i say... :/ .

Mechanics - Ali Moghimi
Electricity and Magnetism - Susan Feteris
Modern Physics - David Mills

Yes, Several >4 .

2.5 Out of 5

Yes, with screen capture.

Don't really need to buy anything for this subject. The lecturers weren't all that good though and they source most of their content out of the textbook. I ended up largely teaching myself using the textbook, so barring a major change in lecturers/content, i would recommend you have the textbook so you can learn on your own.

3 x 1 Hour lectures.
1 x 3 Hour lab.

2011 S1