PHYS1017 Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IB (Adelaide University): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on Adelaide Wall.
PHYS1017 is a Adelaide University course taught by the College of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what Adelaide students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 生命与地球科学物理IB
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: College of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides an introduction to sensing and imaging as applied to biological systems and earth science. It is intended to provide a background in physics at university level for students who wish to major in biological sciences (Physics I and Mathematics I are recommended for students interested in Biophysics or Geophysics).
PHYS1017 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars).
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Q: Is PHYS1017 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS1017, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS1017 is taught by the College of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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