Course Title: Examine concepts in physics

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: PHYS5002

Course Title: Examine 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 4837

Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mila Keightley

ludmila.keightley@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 unit describes the skills and knowledge required to examine the major concepts in physics such as motion, magnetism and sound and their basic application.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22070 Examine concepts in physics

Element:

1. Describe and determine basic quantities in the measurement of straight line motion

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Explain key terminology relevant to the description of straight line motion 

1.2 Make measurements of displacement and time from observations of straight line motion

1.3 Make determinations of velocity and acceleration from straight line motion data

1.4 Plot displacement and velocity graphs from straight line motion data

1.5 Make descriptions of motion from displacement and velocity graphs 

Element:

2. Explain the basic concepts in Newton's laws of motion

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Explain key terminology relevant to the laws of motion

  2.2 Describe the effect on the movement of a body in the absence of a net force 

2.3 Explain the relationships between the net force, acceleration and mass 

2.4 Explain the relationship between gravity, mass and weight

2.5 Explain observable phenomena that illustrate the motion of an object consistent with Newton’s first and second laws             

2.6 Explain observable phenomena that illustrate reactive forces consistent with Newton’s third law 

Element:

3. Explain the basic concepts in magnetism

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Describe magnetic forces in relation to the north and south poles of a compass 

3.2 Explain the difference between a magnetised and non-magnetised piece of iron

3.3 Explain the production of magnetic fields by an electric current

3.4 Describe the construction of an electromagnet 

3.5 Describe factors that affect the strength of a magnetic force 

3.6 Identify the use of magnets in day to day life 

Element:

4. Explain the properties and behaviour of sound

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Explain the movement of sound through various mediums.

4.2 Explain the representation of sound by the use of a wave 

4.3 Explain the meaning of intensity, its representation and measurement

4.4 Explain the meaning of frequency, its representation and measurement 

4.5 Explain the meaning of velocity, its representation and measurement  

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include:
face to face teaching,
laboratory experiments 
assignments 
quizzes 


Teaching Schedule

Weekly Schedule

PHYS5002 

VU22070 

Examine Concepts in Physics

2018

Semester 2

Wk

Week beginning

Topics

Assessments

1

2 July

Introduction

Review of basic mathematical and physical concepts

Describe and determine basic quantities in the     measurement of straight line motion

Explain key terminology relevant to the description of straight line motion

Make measurements of displacement and time from observations of straight line motion

 

 

2

9 July

Make determinations of velocity and acceleration from straight line motion data

Plot displacement and velocity graphs from

straight line motion data

Make descriptions of motion from displacement and velocity graphs

             

 

3

16 July

Explain the properties and behaviour of sound

 

Explain the representation of sound by the use of a wave

 

 

4

23 July

Explain the movement of sound through various mediums

Explain the meaning of intensity, its representation and measurement

 

Explain the meaning of frequency, its representation and measurement

 

 

 

5

30 July

Explain the properties and behaviour of sound

 

Explain the representation of sound by the use of a wave

Practice Laboratory Report in class 2nd August 2018

 

 

6

6 August

Revision Quiz 1

 

 

7

13 August

 

 

               

Quiz 1 in class

16th August 2018

8a

20 August

 

Intro Newton’s laws of motion

 

 

27 August – 2 September

Mid Semester Break

 

 

8b

3 September

Explain the basic concepts in Newton’s laws of motion

Explain key terminology relevant to the laws of motion

 

 

9

10  September

 

 

Describe the effect on the movement of a body in the absence of a net force

Explain the relationships between the net force, acceleration and mass

Explain the relationship between gravity, mass and weight

 

Prac 1 in class

13th September

Due Date: 23rd September 2018

10

17  September

 

 

Explain observable phenomena that illustrate the motion of an object consistent with Newton’s first and second laws

Introduction Magnetism

 

 

11

24  September

 

 

Explain the basic concepts in magnetism

Describe magnetic forces in relation to the north and south poles of a compass

 

 

 

12

1 October

Explain the difference between a magnetised and non-magnetised piece of iron

Explain the production of magnetic fields by an electric current

 

Prac 2 in class

4th October 2018

Due Date: 14th October 2018

 

13

8 October

Describe the construction of an electromagnet

Describe factors that affect the strength of a magnetic force

Identify the use of magnets in day to day life

 

 

14

15 October

Electricity

Voltage Current Resistance

 

 

15

22 October

Revision

 

16

29 October

Exam Week

Quiz 2 in class

1st November 2018


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

There are no prescribed texts for this course. Materials will be provided via the online learning management system, Canvas.

You will need a computer, some basic software, e.g.: Microsoft Word  and an internet connection. You also will receive some of your learning materials in hard copy but you will still use CANVAS for most of your course.

RMIT University 

Library http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include the following:
written tests, worksheets, practical reports and assignments


Assessment Tasks

   Assessment Task

Weighting %

Due

Quiz 1 in class

25%

16th August 2018

Prac 1 in class - Laboratory Report

25%

In class: 13th September

Due Date: 23rd September 2018

 

 

 

Prac 2 in class - Laboratory Report

25%

In class: 4th October 2018

Due Date: 14th October 2018

 

Quiz 2 in class

25%

1st November 2018


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 form should be emailed to the program Coordinator (namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.


• For missed in class assessments, Pracs and 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, 5 working days of the scheduled time of assessment http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

 

Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.

 

 

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