Three lectures and two tutorials a week. This unit considers Big Questions in physics. These are fundamental scientific questions which relate to understanding our place in nature.
Examples are the nature of reality and the role of science in exploring it.
The unit is suitable for both science and non-science students. The unit considers the nature of science and provides a non-mathematical overview of fundamental physics. A feature of the unit is guest lectures by prominent experts. This unit is a natural partner for the first semester astronomy course ASTR1002.