Bridging Physics Course
Overview
The course places emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing skill sets to prepare you for first-year tertiary degrees that needs physics.
The course does not offer formal accreditation or prerequisite qualifications for University of Sydney enrolment.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will:
- Gain knowledge and skill sets applicable to undertaking first-year physics units.
- Receive a certificate of participation upon course completion. The certificate of participation does not hold any accreditation or qualifications for University of Sydney degrees or enrolment.
Faculty of Science
Conducting excellent research and creating the next generation of science talent in Australia is core to the Faculty of Science, as they play a leading role in Australia's ability to compete scientifically on the world stage.
Content
The content will be covering:
- measurement and units
- motion along a straight line
- vectors and motion in two and three dimensions
- force and motion
- work and energy
- conservation of energy
- systems of particles
- collisions
- oscillations.
The course is suitable for assumed knowledge of physics which will support students moving into the first year of their tertiary studies. It is designed for students who have not completed HSC Physics (or equivalent) or found Physics difficult at school. Anyone may take this bridging course regardless of which tertiary institution they are enrolling in.
The self-serve course option will be delivered through an online Learning Management System (Canvas).
This includes the components:
- chapter notes, recorded Zoom lectures and tutorials
- discussion boards for Q&A
- quizzes to be submitted online for each module.
The face-to-face course option will include the above plus on-campus tutorial sessions with the physics team.
Access to the online Learning Management System (Canvas) will be made available from the 3rd February 2025 and invitations to the content will be sent via email.
There will be a final assessment to test your knowledge and a certificate of participation for those who complete the course. The certificate of participation does not hold any accreditation or qualifications for University of Sydney degrees or enrolment.
MySydney scholarship recipients starting their studies at the University of Sydney in Semester 1, 2025, may qualify for complimentary enrolment in the above Short Courses. For more information see MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive a separate invitation to register for these courses in January 2025. Eligible scholars who register and pay for the course will be offered reimbursement in January 2025.
All participants should read our terms and conditions prior to enrolling.
Please note the following:
- if you enrol in a self-paced course, a refund will not be granted in any circumstance, and you will not be eligible to withdraw from this course or to claim a credit voucher for the course cost;
- if you enrol in a Bridging course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) delivered by the Faculty of Science and cancel your enrolment or order within 48 hours of your purchase, we will refund the fees in full.
Dr Tristram Alexander
Email: tristram.alexander@sydney.edu.au
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Mon 3 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Tue 4 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Wed 5 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 6 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Mon 10 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Tue 11 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Wed 12 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 13 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
Upcoming classes
Face-to-face (venue TBA)
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Tue 4 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Wed 5 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 6 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Mon 10 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Tue 11 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Wed 12 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) | |
| Thu 13 Feb 2025 | 1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room TBA - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
Facilitators
