124.100 Introductory Physics (15 credits)
IMPORTANT NOTE:There have been changes to this course for 2020. For
2019 enrolments please check the individual offering description below
to confirm details for:
Philosophy of scientific measurement and method. Kinematics. Dynamics. Equilibrium. Vectors (momentum and force). Work and energy. Transmission of energy by wave motion. Light and sound. DC electric circuits.
Requirements 
Expected prior learning
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Students must have achieved at least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics or passed 247.002 or equivalent. All students, whether or not they have an NCEA history/background, must have a good grounding in basic maths. It is important that you can perform calculations using a calculator; understand and apply correct order of operations in calculations; re-arrange formulae to solve for an unknown. Not sure? Try our basic numeracy quiz: http://mathsfirst.massey.ac.nz/ReadinessQuizzes.htm
Offerings
* Due to recent changes you should carefully check this offering to confirm details before you enrol.
