Introductory Physics
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $3,575 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of basic physical concepts in classical mechanics. Understanding of motion, force, energy and momentum is instrumental to the study of other key areas of physics, such as: mechanics, electric and magnetic fields, waves, atoms and nuclei. This subject also aids students in analysing and synthesising information, problem solving and scientific experimentation. Students who successfully complete Introductory Physics will qualify for entry into subjects or degree programs at the University of Tasmania which have pre-tertiary Physics (PHY415115) or equivalent as a prerequisite, including first year subjects Physics 1A (KYA101) and Physics 1B (KYA102).
Introductory Physics is a standalone subject at University of Tasmania in TAS. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with University of Tasmania before enrolling.
University of Tasmania is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 4 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with University of Tasmania before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- TAS-KYA103
- Field of education
- Natural and physical sciences
- Provider
- University of Tasmania
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required