Unit Code: PHY504

Unit Name: Mechanics & Fluids

Description: This is an introductory course dealing with Newtonian mechanics with topics on kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy, rigid body rotation, elasticity and fluids. This is the first semester "mainstream physics" course for students wishing to complete a BSc focussing on physics or students in other disciplines (BA Education) who wish to have a thorough grounding in physics. It is followed by PHY505 Electricity and Magnetism in the third trimester.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Pass FSFE with 200 marks for BSc degree

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1