PHYS1021 Applied Physics A (University of Western Australia): rated 2.5/5 overall across 12 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
PHYS1021 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing in Natural and Physical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 应用物理A
Type: Undergraduate/Postgraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences
Faculty: Physics, Mathematics and Computing
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit covers (1) basics—measurement and units; (2) mechanics—motion in one dimension, force, work and energy, motion in two dimensions, linear momentum; (3) bodies in equilibrium, elasticity and fracture; (4) vibrations and waves; and (5) fluids. The content is strongly biologically focused.
PHYS1021 has 12 scored reviews: overall 2.5/5 · usefulness 2.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 8 StudentVIP reviews (average 2.4 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "There are no physical lectures but there are definitely online lectures (I took this course in sem 1 2023). It was an interesting course, and you could definitely score a D or higher, though I reckon a HD would be difficult to get. The pracs are compulsory, and are good for revi…"
On Reddit: "I am in year above you and basically I used the UWA best unit guide, studentvip and reddit to find out easy electives. You can find plenty using them. For semester 1 I did PHYS1021 and MKTG1203. PHYS1021 is incredibly easy if you did high school physics. MKTG1203 is easy but rea…"
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Q: Is PHYS1021 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 12 reviews: usefulness 2.4/5, overall 2.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS1021, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS1021 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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