Course Title: Concepts in physics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: PHYS5001
Course Title: Concepts in physics
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Anar Haque
Ph. +61 3 9925 4755
email: anar.haque@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This module covers the skills and knowledge required to investigate the major concepts in physics and their basic application.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20931 Concepts in physics |
Element: |
1. Describe and determine basic quantities in the measurement of straight line motion |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Key terminology relevant to the description of straight line motion are explained 1.2 Measurements of displacement and time are made from observations of straight line motion 1.3 Determinations of velocity and acceleration are made from straight line motion data 1.4 Displacement and velocity graphs are plotted from straight line motion data 1.5 Descriptions of motion are made from displacement and velocity graphs |
Element: |
2. Explain the basic concepts in Newton’s laws of motion |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Key terminology relevant to the laws of motion are explained 2.2 The effect on the movement of a body in the absence of a net force is described 2.3 The relationships between the net force, acceleration and mass are explained 2.4 The relationship between gravity, mass and weight are explained 2.5 Observable phenomena that illustrate the motion of an object consistent with Newton's first and second laws are explained 2.6 Observable phenomena that illustrate reactive forces consistent with Newton's third law are explained |
Element: |
3. Explain the basic concepts in magnetism |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Magnetic forces in relation to the north and south poles of a compass are defined 3.2 The difference between a magnetised and non-magnetised piece of iron are explained 3.3 The production of magnetic fields by an electric current are explained 3.4 The construction of an electromagnet is described 3.5 Factors that affect the strength of a magnetic force are explained 3.6 The use of magnets in day to day life are identified |
Element: |
4. Explain the properties and behaviour of sound |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The movement of sound through various mediums is explained. 4.2 The representation of sound by the use of a wave is explained 4.3 The meaning of intensity, its representation and measurement are explained 4.4 The meaning of frequency, its representation and measurement are explained 4.5 The meaning of velocity, its representation and measurement are explained 4.6 The impact of the Doppler effect on frequency is explained |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Class discussions, worksheets, labs/practicals, reports, quizzes and examination
Teaching Schedule
Week No
|
Date Friday |
Topics |
Assessment due and Weight |
1
|
08/07/16 |
Introduction |
|
2
|
15/07/16 |
Straight line motion |
|
3
|
22/07/16 |
Straight line motion
|
|
4
|
29/07/16 |
Straight line motion
|
Worksheet 1 10% (Topic 1) |
5
|
05/08/16 |
Newton’s laws of motion
|
|
6
|
12/08/16 |
Newton’s laws of motion |
Lab 1 Competency checked |
7
|
19/08/16 |
Newton’s laws of motion |
Quiz 1 15% (Topic 1, 2) |
8
|
26/08/16 |
Straight line motion |
Lab 2 Competency checked |
|
02/09/16 |
Semester break |
No Class |
9
|
09/09/16 |
Magnetism |
Lab report 10%
|
10
|
16/09/16 |
Magnetism |
Lab 3 Competency checked |
11
|
23/09/16 |
Magnetism
|
|
12
|
30/09/16 |
Sound |
Worksheet 2 10% (Topic 2, 3) |
13
|
07/10/16 |
Sound
|
Lab4 Competency checked |
14
|
14/10/16 |
Sound |
Quiz 2 15% (Topic 3, 4) |
15 |
21/10/16 |
Sound |
|
16
|
28/10/16 |
All Topics |
Revision |
17
|
04/11/16 |
All Topics Final Exam |
Final Exam 40%
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include the following:
written tests, worksheets, reports and assignments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1
- Worksheets X2
- Individually students will have to solve topic related problems. These are take home work.
- This is worth 10 % X2=20% of the course grade.
Assessment 2
- Lab Report
- Students will work in teams to set up an experiment.
- Students will interpret the results of their experiment at home and compile a report.
- This is worth 10% of the course grade.
Assessment 3
- Quizzes X2
- Multiple choice, open book quizzes. Individually students will have to attempt these quizzes in class.
- This is worth 15 X2=30% of the course grade.
Assessment 4
- Final Examination
- This is a closed book examination covering all topics in the course.
- It is worth 40% of the course grade.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
- All assessment types must be passed (tests and worksheets). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the worksheet component).
- APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available onlinehttp://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
- Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) For missed assessments such as exams - you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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