The University of Sydney - Science

Unit:	PHYS1001: Physics 1 (Regular) (6 CP)
Mode:	Normal-Day
On Offer:	Yes
Level:	Junior
Faculty/School:	School of Physics
Unit Coordinator/s:
Session options:	Semester 1
Versions for this Unit:	2019 - Semester 1 2015 - Semester 1 2014 - Semester 1 2013 - Semester 1 2012 - Semester 1 2011 - Semester 1 2010 - Semester 1 Go
Site(s) for this Unit:	http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=PHYS1001&print=no

Campus:	Camperdown/Darlington
Pre-Requisites:	None.
Brief Handbook Description:	PHYS 1001 is the first part of a broad 3-semester overview of physics at Junior and Intermediate levels for students who have successfully studied physics at high school. The focus of this unit is to introduce you to the key concepts in three foundation areas of physics: mechanics, thermal physics and wave motion. Together with either PHYS 1003 or PHYS 1004 and 12 credit points of Junior Mathematics, PHYS 1001 provides the necessary background knowledge and practice of scientific skills for students who wish to enrol in intermediate units of study in physics, in the environmental, medical and life sciences, or in engineering. Course Aims: The unit is designed to help you develop appropriate methods of study that will allow you to become an independent learner, capable of organising new information into a coherent conceptual framework and applying it in both familiar and unfamiliar situations. In addition, you are introduced to basic experimental skills in the measurement of physical quantities and analysis of experimental data.
Assumed Knowledge:	It is assumed that students have completed the equivalent of 2 unit HSC Physics and gained 65 marks or better.<br/><br/>Recommended concurrent units of study are MATH1001/1901 and MATH1002/1902.<br/><br/>PHYS1001 may not be counted with PHYS1002 or PHYS1901<br/><br/>

Lecturer/s:	A/Prof Wheatland, Mike Prof Hunstead, Dick Prof McPhedran, Ross Prof Green, Anne Prof Cairns, Iver Dr Gong, Pulin A/Prof Sharma, Manju Dr Madsen, Greg
Timetable:	PHYS1001 Timetable
T&L Activities:	The current standard work load for a 6 credit point unit of study is 6 hours per week of face-to-face teaching contact hours and up to an additional 6 hours per week of  independent study.  Below is a breakdown of our expectations for PHYS1001. It should be noted that ‘Independent Study’ is based on what we believe to be the amount of time a typical student should spend to achieve to pass an item of assessment. Times are a guide only. Lectures You will have 37 one-hour lectures divided into 3 lecture modules: Mechanics (17 lectures) - brief review of kinematics and dynamics, rotational mechanics Thermal Physics (10 lectures) - temperature, thermal properties of matter, the first and second laws of thermodynamics Oscillations & Waves (10 lectures) - basic oscillations and wave concepts, developed for mechanical, acoustic and water waves The lectures are intended to guide you in your study of the textbook. Tutorials/Workshops You will have 12 one-hour Workshop tutorials based on and supporting the lecture modules. You will work in groups of four on a selection of qualitative and quantitative questions and problems, and investigate physical phenomena with demonstration apparatus. Tutors are present to assist you. Assignments You will be given 6 web-based MasteringPhysics sets of Assignment questions. MasteringPhysics provides questions that use a 'Socratic dialogue' - when you get stuck in answering a problem it offers a simpler problem and provides feedback tailored to your answers it also offers the opportunity to develop your understanding of concepts and your problem solving ability through compulsory assignment questions and optional extra questions Laboratory Work You will have 9 three-hour laboratory sessions: You will work in groups of three on a range of experiments with tutors to assist One session will be devoted, in part, to developing skills in computer data analysis Another session will be occupied by a laboratory skills test Independent Study  You are expected to do up to 6 hours (per week) of independent study. Use this time to: read through and understand relevant sections of the textbook work through the assigned examples in the text attempt the MasteringPhysics questions study for the skills test and final examination     In class activities: Lectures (37 @ 1 hr each) - 37 hours Workshop Tutorials (12 @ 1 hr each) - 12 hours Laboratory sessions (9 @ 3 hrs each) - 27 hours Total Hours: 76 Independent Study: Reading of text for lectures (37 @ 0.5 hr each) - 18.5 hours Reading of lecture notes after lectures (37 @ 0.5 hr each) - 18.5 hours Revision and self assessment (13 @ 1 hr each) - 12 hours Assignments (6 @ 3 hr each) - 18 hours Preparation for practicals (9 @ 0.5 hr each) - 4.5 hours Preparation for skills test - 3 hours Total Hours: 74.5 You are now in control of your own study strategy, and as an adult learner it is up to you to devise a study plan that best suits you.  If you attend classes regularly and involve yourself in all of these learning experiences, you will gain a good understanding of the course work. This will have a considerable impact on your exam preparation and performance. Good study habits are also very important - we offer some suggestions on our Learning Physics web page (http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/current/learningphysics.shtml"> http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/current/learningphysics.shtml). As preparation, you should read How to Succeed in Physics by Really Trying on pages vii - viii of the textbook, preferably before the start of semester. You should also read and understand Section 1.5, Uncertainty and Significant Figures, and Section 1.6, Estimates and Orders of Magnitude.

Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.

Science literacy
Scientific problem-solving
Scientific investigation
Information seeking
Writing and speaking
Teamwork
Ethical conduct

Assessment Methods:	# Name Group Weight Due Week Outcomes 1 Introduction to Mastering Physics No 1.00 Week 2 1, 2, 4, 2 Mechanics - Assignment 1 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 4, 5) No 1.50 Week 3 1, 2, 4, 3 Mechanics - Assignment 2 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 6, 7, 8) No 1.50 Week 5 1, 2, 4, 4 Mechanics - Assignment 3 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 9, 10) No 1.50 Week 7 1, 2, 4, 5 Thermal Physics - Assignment 4 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 17, 19) No 1.50 Week 9 1, 2, 4, 6 Thermal Physics - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 20, 13) No 1.50 Week 11 1, 2, 4, 7 Waves - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 13, 15, 16) No 1.50 Week 13 1, 2, 4, 8 Workshop Tutorials No 2.00 Multiple Weeks 1, 2, 6, 7, 9 Laboratory Work No 20.00 Multiple Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 Laboratory Skills test No 5.00 Week 12 4, 5, 11 Final Examination No 63.00 Exam Period 1, 2, 5, 7,
Assessment Description:	You are responsible for understanding the University policy regarding assessment and examination, which can be found at http://www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Assess_Exam_Coursework.pdf"> http://www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Assess_Exam_Coursework.pdf Assessment Assessment tasks are intended to allow you to demonstrate what you have learned related to the goals of this unit. They also serve to encourage you to work with the material, but should not dominate your approach to learning. See them as another learning activity, accompanying and complementing those listed earlier. Assessment of this unit of study is based on achievement of specific learning objectives (listed in the module outlines) demonstrated in a combination of assignments, examinations and laboratory work. Satisfactory performance in both the theory and experimental segments of the unit of study is necessary for a pass. Assessment in the assignments and in the examination is based on achievement of the specific learning objectives for the lecture modules (for details refer to the module outlines). Students in physics must be able to express themselves accurately by clear, efficient use of the English language in their written work. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and correct use of language will be taken into account when written reports and examination work are assessed. Introduction to Mastering Physics: Assignments are usually due at two-week intervals. They usually consist of 8 questions delivered by a web-based system called MasteringPhysics (http://www.masteringphysics.com">www.masteringphysics.com). The course ID code SUPHYS1001Y2011 will be required the first time you log on to MasteringPhysics. You will also need an access code to use the system. This can be obtained in several ways as follows: Purchase a new copy of the textbook and the access code is shrink-wrapped with the book. (cost approximately $140 to Coop members) Purchase a stand-alone access code with electronic access to the textbook from the University Coop Bookshop (cost approximately $95 to Coop members) Use a free code which can be obtained from Room 201 next to Student Services Office, between 1-2pm in the 1st and 2nd week of semester. The first two methods allow you to do assignments but also provide access to an electronic version of the textbook through MasteringPhysics. This is very valuable in that it allows easy access to the textbook when doing assignments (and saves you carrying around a heavy book). The third method allows you to do the assignments and does not provide access to the textbook. If you buy the textbook or the standalone code then it is better to register using its code rather than the more limited code which we supply. To register for the MasteringPhysics class you will need your full SID. Please enter it correctly as accounts with incorrect SIDs are checked and may be suspended. If you do enter an incorrect SID, then it is possible to correct it via MasteringPhysics. Worked solutions to all assignment questions will be posted on the web, although you should have the answer and method once you complete each MasteringPhysics question. Note that some assignment questions use randomised values - i.e. different students see the question with different values. We encourage students to cooperate in understanding assignment questions, however all assignments using MasteringPhysics must be completed individually. Copying the work of another person without acknowledgment is plagiarism and contrary to University policies on Academic Honesty and Plagiarism (see http://sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf"> http://sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf ).  Mechanics - Assignment 1 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 4, 5): Mechanics - Assignment 2 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 6, 7, 8): Mechanics - Assignment 3 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 9, 10): Thermal Physics - Assignment 4 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 17, 19): Thermal Physics - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 20, 13): Waves - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 13, 15, 16): Workshop Tutorials: Laboratory Work: Assessment in the laboratory is based on successful completion of laboratory work and performance in the laboratory skills test. For each laboratory session, you are awarded a mark for successfully completing each checkpoint. Satisfactory performance in Laboratory work is necessary for a pass in the unit, but if you work well in the laboratory you will learn a lot and be well on the way to passing this unit. Laboratory Skills test: The Skills test is a 40 minute paper-based test conducted in a laboratory session.  Its test your ability to deal with uncertainties, graphing, estimating best fit lines and other skills you should acquire in lab sessions.Final Examination: In the examination at the end of the semester you will be asked to write descriptive answers to questions, to explain physical principles and to answer quantitative questions, all aimed at demonstrating your progress in achieving the goals of the unit. Ability to memorise formulas and manipulate them without understanding the associated physics will not be rewarded. Note that you must bring your own calculator to any Junior Physics examination.
Grading:	Grade Type Description Standards Based Assessment Final grades in this unit are awarded at levels of HD for High Distinction, DI (previously D) for Distinction, CR for Credit, PS (previously P) for Pass and FA (previously F) for Fail as defined by University of Sydney Assessment Policy. Details of the Assessment Policy are available on the Policies website at http://sydney.edu.au/policies . Standards for grades in individual assessment tasks and the summative method for obtaining a final mark in the unit will be set out in a marking guide supplied by the unit coordinator.
Policies & Procedures:	CONSIDERATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING YOUR STUDY If your academic performance in a Science Faculty unit of study is adversely affected by illness or some other serious event, such as an accident, you should notify the Faculty of Science Office (level 2 of the Carslaw building) within 7 days after the period for which consideration is sought, by completing an Application for Special Consideration with accompanying documentation. This is especially important if you miss an examination. If you have another reason for the Science Faculty to take account of your circumstances - religious commitments, legal commitments (e.g. Jury duty), elite sporting or cultural commitments (representing the University, state or country), or Australian Defence Force commitments (e.g. Army Reserve) - you should notify the Faculty of Science Office (level 2 of the Carslaw building) at least 7 days BEFORE the period for which consideration is sought, by completing an Application for Special Arrangements with accompanying documentation. These two forms of Consideration should cover most allowable circumstances. However, if you have another reason for requiring the School of Physics to take account of your circumstances, you should notify the School of Physics Student Services Office immediately. You should not submit an application of any type if there is no assessment associated with a missed class, or you have a reasonable opportunity to make up any work you missed. If, for example, you miss an assignment, an application for appropriate Consideration is required to allow late submission, but we do expect the assignment to be submitted. Sometimes catching up may be impossible, in which case we will consider a pro-rata adjustment of your marks on the basis of an application for Consideration. Special Consideration or Special Arrangements To submit an application for Special Consideration or Special Arrangements you should: Obtain the appropriate Application pack from the Student Information Office of the Faculty of Science, the Faculty website at http://sydney.edu.au/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml"> http://sydney.edu.au/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml, or the Physics Student Services Office. Complete the forms and obtain whatever original documentary evidence is appropriate. Note especially that the Professional Practitioner's Certificate is essential for Special Consideration on grounds of serious illness - Medical Certificates will NOT be accepted. Take the original copy of all forms and documents, plus sufficient copies for each unit of study affected and yourself, to the Faculty of Science Student Information Office (NOT any other Faculty Office if you are seeking Consideration in a unit taught by Physics). They will sign/stamp both the original application form and the copies. In the case of Physics units, one copy of the documentation must then be submitted to the Physics Student Services Office. Keep one copy yourself. A formal decision on your application will be sent to your university email address within 14 days. Students unsure what type of Consideration is appropriate, or unhappy with a Consideration decision, should consult the Physics Student Services Office. It is important to realise that the policies on Special Consideration and Special Arrangements apply throughout the University. Policies on other forms of Consideration are specific to Physics and may be different in Departments responsible for your other units of study.    UNIVERSITY POLICIES For full details of applicable university policies and procedures, see the Policies Online site at http://sydney.edu.au/policy"> http://sydney.edu.au/policy Academic Policies relevant to student assessment, progression and coursework: Academic Honesty in Coursework. All students must submit a cover sheet for all assessment work that declares that the work is original and not plagiarised from the work of others. The University regards plagiarism as a form of academic misconduct, and has very strict rules that all students must adhere to. For information see the document defining academic honesty and plagiarism http://sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf"> http://sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf Coursework assessment and examination policy. The faculty policy is to use standards based assessment for units where grades are returned and criteria based assessment for Pass / Fail only units. Norm referenced assessment will only be used in exceptional circumstances and its use will need to be justified to the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Special consideration for illness or misadventure may be considered when an assessment component is severely affected. This policy gives the details of the information that is required to be submitted along with the appropriate procedures and forms (see link below). Special Arrangements for Examination and Assessment. In exceptional circumstances alternate arrangements for exams or assessment can be made. However concessions for outside work arrangements, holidays and travel, sporting and entertainment events will not normally be given. Start by going to the Faculty of Science Webpage, and downloading the ‘Special Consideration’ pack http://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml#special_consideration"> http://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml#special_consideration Student Appeals against Academic Decisions. Students have the right to appeal any academic decision made by a school or the faculty. The appeal must follow the appropriate procedure so that a fair hearing is obtained. Relevant forms are available on the Faculty policies website at http://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml"> http://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml

Online Course Content:

http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=PHYS1001&print=no

Note on Resources:

Textbook The lecture modules are based on the textbook: Young, H.D. and Freedman, R.A.. (2008). University Physics (with Modern Physics). 12th edition, Addison -Wesley. Laboratory Manual The laboratory segment of the unit is covered by: PHYS 1001 Physics 1 (Regular) Laboratory Manual, prepared by the School of Physics Textbooks and laboratory manuals can be purchased at the Co-op Bookshop. Lecture Module Outlines There is a module outline for each of the three lecture modules listing specific objectives that define what you should learn and understand about the detailed content of each chapter of the textbook. Understanding a term or concept means that you should be able to: explain its meaning in writing and give examples;  interpret it correctly when you read or hear it; use it correctly in your own writing; and apply it correctly to examples and problems. The module outline also lists what sections of the textbook are relevant, recommended questions, and specifies the due dates of the associated assignments. Web Resources The ‘Current Student’ link on the School of Physics web page (http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics"> http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics) provides resources to help you with your studies. Please spend time getting acquainted with this site, and the specific page relative to your unit of study. Unit webpages are provided under the University’s eLearning environment, which can be accessed from links on the Junior Physics webpages (http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/current/jpc.shtml"> http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/current/jpc.shtml) or your MyUni pages (http://sydney.edu.au/myuni"> http://sydney.edu.au/myuni). Access to MyUni and eLearning requires a Unikey username and password that is issued with your confirmation of enrolment. The University provides computer facilities in the Access Labs (http://sydney.edu.au/ict/switch/labs/"> http://sydney.edu.au/ict/switch/labs/).A brief introduction to help you with web access is available on the Junior Physics web page. EmailThe University provides you with email access based on your username. We may use this email address to provide you with important information regarding this unit of study. We expect you to periodically read your email account or to forward mail from it to an account you do read (eg a hotmail account). Where to go for helpIf you need help, you can: as a first step, always check your unit eLearning pages for information, documents and links go to the Physics Student Services Office, Room 202 in the Physics building, or phone 9351 3037 ask your lecturer or tutor ask other students using the Discussion forum provided in the Communication link on the unit eLearning page. ask a Duty Tutor - a staff member who is available Tuesday – Friday, 1-2 pm, in Physics LT4 to help you with problems with physics course material - available from Week 3 of semester. consult one of the many services provided by the University, such as the Maths Learning Centre. These can be found by choosing Junior Physics Resources and Links from the unit eLearning page or your MyUni pages (http://sydney.edu.au/myuni"> http://sydney.edu.au/myuni). Providing us with feedback We welcome comments on all aspects of this unit. You should feel free to contact your lecturers, tutors or the First Year Coordinator A/Prof. Joe Khachan at any time. There is also a formal opportunity for feedback at the Staff-Student Liaison meeting, held one lunch time towards the end of semester with staff and student representatives from the various units of study, including this one.

Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp

Week	Description
Week 2	Assessment Due: Introduction to Mastering Physics
Week 3	Assessment Due: Mechanics - Assignment 1 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 4, 5)
Week 5	Assessment Due: Mechanics - Assignment 2 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 6, 7, 8)
Week 7	Assessment Due: Mechanics - Assignment 3 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 9, 10)
Week 9	Assessment Due: Thermal Physics - Assignment 4 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 17, 19)
Week 11	Assessment Due: Thermal Physics - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 20, 13)
Week 12	Assessment Due: Laboratory Skills test
Week 13	Assessment Due: Waves - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions (Ch. 13, 15, 16)
Exam Period	Assessment Due: Final Examination

Course Relations

The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.

Course	Year(s) Offered
Aeronautical Engineering / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Aeronautical Engineering (Space) / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering / Arts	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering / Commerce	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering / Design in Architecture	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering / Law	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Computer Engineering / Commerce	2010
Electrical Engineering / Arts	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering / Commerce	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) / Arts	2011, 2012
Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) / Commerce	2011, 2012
Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) / Medical Science	2011, 2012
Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) / Science	2011, 2012
Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) / Law	2011
Electrical Engineering / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Computer) / Arts	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Computer) / Commerce	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Computer) / Medical Science	2011, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Computer) / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Computer) / Law	2011, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Power) / Arts	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Power) / Commerce	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Power) / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Power) / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Power) / Law	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) / Arts	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) / Commerce	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) / Law	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Civil Engineering	2015
Civil / Arts (2022 and earlier)	2015
Civil / Commerce	2015
Civil / Design in Architecture	2015
Civil / Project Management	2015
Civil / Science	2015
Civil / Law	2015
Electrical / Project Management 2019+	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical Engineering	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical / Arts (2022 and earlier)	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Electrical / Arts 2023+	2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical / Commerce	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Electrical / Commerce 2023+	2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical / Project Management	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Electrical / Science	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical / Science - Mid Year	2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical / Law	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Electrical / Law 2023+	2023, 2024, 2025
Electrical Engineering (mid-year)	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) / Medical Science	2010, 2011, 2012
Project Engineering and Management (Civil) / Arts	2011
Project Engineering and Management (Civil) / Commerce	2010, 2011
Project Engineering and Management (Civil) / Science	2011
Flexible First Year (Stream A) / Medical Science	2012, 2013
Aeronautical Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Aeronautical Engineering (Space) / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Biomedical Engineering / Science	2013, 2014
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Aeronautical / Science	2015, 2016, 2017
Aeronautical (Space) / Science	2015
Biomedical Engineering (mid-year)	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Biomedical Engineering	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Biomedical /Science	2015, 2016, 2017
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chemical & Biomolecular / Science	2015
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (mid-year)	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
Mechanical / Science	2015, 2016, 2017
Mechanical (Space) / Science	2015
Mechatronic / Science	2015, 2016, 2017
Mechatronic (Space) / Science	2015
Software Engineering (mid-year)	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Software / Project Management 2019+	2023, 2024, 2025
Software Engineering	2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Software / Arts 2023+	2023, 2024, 2025
Software / Commerce 2023+	2023, 2024, 2025
Software / Science	2015, 2023, 2024, 2025
Software / Science - Mid Year	2023, 2024, 2025
Software / Law 2023+	2023, 2024, 2025
Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) / Science	2011, 2012
Mechanical Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Mechanical Engineering (Space) / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Mechatronic Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Mechatronic Engineering (Space) / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Software Engineering / Arts	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Software Engineering / Commerce	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Software Engineering / Medical Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Software Engineering / Science	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Software Engineering / Law	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Flexible First Year (Stream A) / Science	2012

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Course Goals

This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:

Attribute	Practiced	Assessed
Science literacy	No	19.58%
Scientific problem-solving	No	19.58%
Scientific investigation	No	4%
Information seeking	No	9.83%
Writing and speaking	No	22.25%
IT skills	No	0%
Leadership	No	0%
Teamwork	No	4.5%
Ethical conduct	No	20.25%
Knowledge dissemination	No	0%
Responsible use of information	No	0%

These goals are selected from Engineering/IT Graduate Attribute Matrix 2009 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering/IT Graduate Attribute Matrix 2009 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.