Course Title: Examine concepts in physics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities that include:
- discussion of the relevant topics
- working independently or in groups in solving problems on exercise and work sheets
- working in groups to solve more challenging problems requiring interpretation and evaluation of results
- face-to-face and online activities
- Practical hands-on activities
Teaching Schedule
Weekly Schedule |
PHYS5002 VU22070 Examine Concepts in Physics |
Semester 1 2020 |
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Week |
Week beginning |
Topics |
Assessments |
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1 |
10th February |
Introduction Review of basic mathematical and physical concepts Basic quantities in the measurement of straight line motion
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2 |
17th February |
Key terminology relevant to the description of straight line motion Measurements of displacement and time from observations of straight line motion Plot displacement and velocity graphs from straight line motion data
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Demo Straight Line motion
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3 |
24th February |
Make descriptions of motion from displacement and velocity graphs Make determinations of velocity and acceleration from straight line motion data
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4 |
2nd March |
Explain the properties and behaviour of sound
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Assessment 1 in class 6th March 2020 |
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5 |
9th March |
Properties and behaviour of sound Representation of sound by the use of a wave |
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6 |
16th March |
Practice Laboratory Report in class
Properties and behaviour of sound Representation of sound by the use of a wave |
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7 |
23rd March |
Explain the movement of sound through various mediums
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Demo Prac ‘Sound’ and Certificate IV C4386 27th March 2020 |
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8 |
30th March
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Intro Newton’s laws of motion
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Assessment 1 Feedback and Results
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6th April |
Mid Semester Break 9th -15th April |
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9 |
13th April
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Basic concepts in Newton’s laws of motion Key terminology relevant to the laws of motion
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10 |
20th April
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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 Friction and Application |
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27th April
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Observable phenomena that illustrate the motion of an object consistent with Newton’s Laws of Motion Friction and Application |
Prac 1 in class: 1st May 2020 Due Date: 10th May 2020 |
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12 |
4th May
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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
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13 |
11th May |
Construction of an electromagnet Factors that affect the strength of a magnetic force Use of magnets in day to day life
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14 |
18th May |
Electricity and Application Voltage Current Resistance Revision: Practice Quiz Demo ‘Ohm’s Law’
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Prac 2 in class: 22nd May 2020
Due Date: 31st May 2020 |
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15 |
25nd May |
Electricity and Application Voltage Current Resistance Revision: Practice Quiz Demo ‘Ohm’s Law’
Revision
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16-17 |
1st – 12th June |
Exam Weeks
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End of Semester Assessment in class, 5th June 2020
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 |
Due |
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6th March 2020 in class |
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Prac 1 in class: 1st May 2020 Certificate IV C4386 Due Date: 10th May 2020 Submission: via Canvas |
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Prac 2 in class: 22nd May 2020 Certificate IV C4386 Due Date: 31st May 2020 Submission: via Canvas |
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Due Date: 5th June 2020 Submission: via Canvas
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To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. 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.
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Namrita Kaul, namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au.
Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
If you require an extension of time longer than 7 days, you must apply for Special Consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If you are unable to sit a test, exam or lab-based assessments due to unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness), you should apply for Special Consideration for the missed assessment. Information on applying for Special Consideration can be found from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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