Course Title: Examine concepts in physics

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

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

mila.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	2019 Semester 1
Week	Week beginning	Topics	Assessments
1	11 February	Introduction  Review of basic mathematical and physical     concepts  Basic quantities in the measurement of   straight line motion Key terminology relevant to the description of straight line motion Measurements of displacement and time from observations of straight line motion
2	18 February	Plot displacement and velocity graphs from straight line motion data
3	25 February	Make descriptions of motion from displacement and velocity graphs Make determinations of velocity and acceleration from straight line motion data	Demo Straight Line motion
4	4 March	Explain the properties and behaviour of sound  Explain the representation of sound by the use of a wave
5	11 March	Practice Laboratory Report in class 2nd August 2018   Properties and behaviour of sound Representation of sound by the use of a wave	Assessment 1 in class 15th March 2019
6	18 March	Practice Laboratory Report in class   Properties and behaviour of sound Representation of sound by the use of a wave	Demo Prac ‘Sound’ and Practice Quiz Discussion Certificate III C3399 SM18 22nd March 2019
7	25 March	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	Demo Prac ‘Sound’ and Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B 29th March 2019
8	1 April	Intro Newton’s laws of motion	Discussion Assessment Feedback and Results
9	8th April	Basic concepts in Newton’s laws of motion Key terminology relevant to the laws of motion
10	15 April	Movement of a body in the absence of a net force Relationships between the net force, acceleration and mass Relationship between gravity, mass and weight	No class GOOD FRIDAY
	19 April – 28 April	Mid Semester Break
11	29 April	Observable phenomena that illustrate the motion of an object consistent with Newton’s first and second laws Friction and Application	Prac 1 in class: 3rd May 2019 Certificate III C3399 SM18 Due Date: 10th May 2019
12	6 May	Observable phenomena that illustrate the motion of an object consistent with Newton’s first and second laws Friction and Application	Prac 1 in class 10th May 2019 Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B Due Date: 17th May 2019
13	13 May	Basic concepts of magnetism Magnetic forces in relation to the north and south poles of a compass   Difference between a magnetised and non-magnetised piece of iron Production of magnetic fields by an electric current
14	20 May	Construction of an electromagnet Factors that affect the strength of a magnetic force Use of magnets in day to day life	Prac 2 in class: 24th May 2019 Certificate III C3399 SM18 Due Date: 31st May 2019
15	27 May	Magnetism and Application Use of magnets in day to day life	Prac 2 in class: 31st May 2019 Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B Due Date: 7th June 2019
16	3 June	Electricity and Application Voltage Current Resistance Revision: Practice Quiz	Demo ‘Ohm’s Law’
17	10 June	Exam Week End of Semester Assessment 2 in class TBC

 

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 access to 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.

 

 

Overview of Assessment

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

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task	Weighting %	Due
Assessment 1 in class	10%	15th March 2019 in class
Prac 1 in class - Laboratory Report	25%	Certificate III C3399 SM18 in class: 3rd May 2019 Due Date: 10th May 2019    Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B in class:  10th May 2019                         Due Date: 17th May 2019
Prac 2 in class - Laboratory Report	25%	Certificate III C3399 SM18 in class: 24th May 2019 Due Date: 31st May 2019   Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B in class: 31st May 2019                    Due Date: 7th June 2019
End of Semester Assessment 2 in class	40%	TBC in class

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 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

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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