Automated assessment inferior to the precovid days. Disregard any review pre2020 as they no longer apply. UNSW now makes us sit 2 lab tests (with 3 attempts each and pass/fail) which are automated computerized tests that only record your final numerical/algebraic response. Heavily rote learning based and incentivised as they release a question bank that vast majority memorise to 'learn'. Low quality in such a way they went Quantity > Quality, Profits > Quality Assessment, Accessibility > Rigor. The accessibility rationale does not set one up well for future courses, considering it doesn't even encourage critical thinking and development in physics related skills, and is only a band aid solution for the uni to keep weaker students in slightly longer.

In my role as a Physics Lab Demonstrator at UNSW, I observe students in the lab every week. While the theory is demanding, the Labs are where you can really secure your grade.Pro Tips for Success: Data Calibration is Key: In mechanical and electrical experiments, minor instrument reading deviations can significantly impact your results. Learning to calibrate your data accurately is the core of an HD. Rigorous Reporting: Ensure your experimental conclusions are logically sound and backed by validated data. If you find technical errors or data validation difficult, I can guide you through the technical proficiency required for top marks."

Lectures are interesting and labs can be fun. The assessment of the course could be improved, and relies on students rote learning the assessment bank which can be accessed through the practice tests. The assessment is a random generation of the test bank, so it can be hit and miss. The course was pass/fail without grades.

Easier than 1131

A good course although might be challenging for students without Physics background. It has a lot of comprehensive content and requires hard work from students. It sometimes depends on if the lecture can explain things well. It is recommended for students struggling with the content to seek help from tutors as early as possible. It won't be that hard to pass this course but maybe a bit challenging to get an HD.

My professor for the first half of the course was Joe Wolf, who made physics very fascinating. Good course.

fairly easy to do well in, if you put in the effort, you can go to lectures if you want but the online lessons on moodle and physclips resources are much more effective.

Many find the course difficult and stressful, the online quizes make the course particularly difficult, however the content covered is very straightforward and with a little work, a HD is an easy goal.

There is a lot of content to learn and does require a lot of work. Our end of course exam was also extremely hard and unlike anything we had done in the course. There was a lot on planets and gravitation which is only a minor aspect of the course and really an unnecessary component for the vast majority of people in the course whom do engineering.