ENGR 1013 Engineering Physics (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700151
Coordinator Abbas Ranjbar Opens in new window
Description This subject serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of engineering physics with appropriate applications in a wide range of engineering and industrial design systems.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Co-requisite(s) MATH 0008 - Mathematics 2 (WSTC Prep)
Restrictions Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory subjects listed in the program structure prior to enrolling in this University level subject. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor programs listed below must pass all College Preparatory subjects listed in the program structure before progressing to the Year 2 subjects.
Assumed Knowledge
HSC physics and HSC mathematics (not General Mathematics).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and apply System Internationale (SI) units in the areas covered in this unit.
- Analyse and solve problems by applying the laws and principles of engineering physics in the following areas covered by the subject ? units and vectors, linear and circular motion, photons, electrons and atoms, force systems and equilibrium, work and energy applications, dynamics of rotational motion, fluid dynamics, heat and thermodynamics, periodic motion and wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism.
- Plan, conduct and document experiments performed in the laboratory on ? measurements and uncertainties, acceleration due to gravity, coefficients of friction, standing waves, spectral line analysis.
- Interpret the results of experiments against the theory including the estimation of experimental uncertainties.
Subject Content
2. Linear and circular motion
3. Photons, electrons and atoms
4. Force systems and equilibrium
5. Work and energy applications
6. Dynamics of rotational motion
7. Fluid dynamics
8. Heat and thermodynamics
9. Periodic motion and wave phenomena
10. Electricity and magnetism
1. Units and Vectors
2. Linear and circular motion
3. Photons, electrons and atoms
4. Force systems and equilibrium
5. Work and energy applications
6. Dynamics of rotational motion
7. Fluid dynamics
8. Heat and thermodynamics
9. Periodic motion and wave phenomena
10. Electricity and magnetism
1. Units and Vectors
2. Linear and circular motion
3. Photons, electrons and atoms
4. Force systems and equilibrium
5. Work and energy applications
6. Dynamics of rotational motion
7. Fluid dynamics
8. Heat and thermodynamics
9. Periodic motion and wave phenomena
10. Electricity and magnetism
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
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Intra-session Exam | 45 minutes | 25 | N | Individual | N |
Practical | 2 hours each | 10 | N | Group | N |
Practical Exam | 1 hour | 15 | N | Individual | N |
Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Young, HD and Freedman, RA 2015.University Physics with Modern Physics Global Edition, Pearson Australia
Teaching Periods
Term 2 (2024)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Term 3 (2024)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Term 2 (2025)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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