Course Title: Concepts in physics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: PHYS5001
Course Title: Concepts in physics
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mr Iain McKenzie
Room: 51.07.05
Phone: 9925 4287 (Campus Extension: 54287)
Email: iain.mckenzie@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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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. |
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. |
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. |
Element: |
4. Explain the properties and behaviour of sound |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The movement of sound through various mediums is explained. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include:
face to face teaching,
Laboratory experiments
assignments
quizzes
Teaching Schedule
Week No
|
Date
|
Topics |
Assessment due and Weight |
1
|
3rd July |
Straight line motion |
|
2
|
10th July |
Straight line motion |
|
3
|
17th July |
Straight line motion |
|
4
|
24th July |
Straight line motion |
Lab1 |
5
|
31st July |
Newton’s laws of motion |
Worksheet 1 10% (Topic 1) |
6
|
7th August |
Newton’s laws of motion (Labour Day) |
|
7
|
14th August |
Newton’s laws of motion |
Quiz 1 15% (Topic 1, 2) |
8
|
21st August |
Newton’s laws of motion
|
Lab 2 |
28th August: Mid Semester Break | |||
9
|
4th September
|
Magnetism |
|
10
|
11th September
|
Magnetism |
Lab Report 10%
|
11
|
18th September |
Magnetism
|
Lab 3
|
12
|
25th September |
Sound |
|
13
|
2nd October |
Sound
|
Worksheet 2 10% (Topic 2, 3) |
14
|
9th October
|
Sound |
Lab4 |
15 |
16th October |
Sound |
Quiz 2 15% (Topic 3, 4) |
16
|
23rd October |
All Topics |
Revision |
17
|
30th October |
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 task | Due date | Value |
Worksheet 1 | 18th Aug | 10% |
Worksheet 2 | 6th October | 10% |
Laboratory reports | 6th October & 27th Oct | 10% |
Open book quizzes | 18th Aug & 20th Oct | 30% |
Final exam | week 17 | 40% |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment information:
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent- graded (0 – 49%)
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exams, pracs, and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the prac component).
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• 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 online http://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. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• 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 prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
- A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher
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