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Foundations of Physics

2026

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A Trimester, B Trimester, C Trimester

Hamilton

CAFS011

The aim of this paper is to develop students' understanding of Physics by exploring some of the principles that underlie the physical realm. We begin by looking at mechanics, the study of motion. We then study electricity and magnetism and the relationship between these two fields, the characteristics of waves and atomic/nuclear physics. Students' learning will be supported by a range of experiments and demonstrations.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26C (HAM)
Paper outline 		C Trimester :
16 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

Timetabled lectures

26A (HAM) 26B (HAM) 26C (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM K.G.11, Hamilton Mar 2 - May 31
Lecture 2 Tue 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM S.1.02, Hamilton Mar 3 - Jun 7

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM I.1.09, Hamilton Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Fri 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM S.1.05, Hamilton Jul 17 - Oct 18

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM I.1.01, Hamilton Nov 17 - Dec 20
Lecture 2 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM I.1.05, Hamilton Nov 19 - Dec 20

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.

Indicative Fees

    • Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

    Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26A (HAM) $952
26B (HAM) $952
26C (HAM) $952

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26A (HAM) $3,511
26B (HAM) $3,511
26C (HAM) $3,511

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

College Programmes

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 18 Jun 2025 01:05am
  • Indicative fees current as of 28 Oct 2026 01:20am