Course Title: Examine concepts in physics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Topics |
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Introduction Review of basic mathematical and physical concepts Basic quantities in the measurement of straight line motion
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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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Make descriptions of motion from displacement and velocity graphs Make determinations of velocity and acceleration from straight line motion data
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Explain the properties and behaviour of sound
Practice Quiz |
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Assessment Task 1
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Demo Prac ‘Sound’ | |
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Intro Newton’s laws of motion
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Mid Semester Break
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Basic concepts in Newton’s laws of motion Key terminology relevant to the laws of motion
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Prac 1 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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Basic concepts of magnetism Magnetic forces in relation to the north and south poles of a compass
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Difference between a magnetised and non-magnetised piece of iron Production of magnetic fields by an electric current
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Prac 2 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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Electricity and Application Demo Ohm's Law |
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Revision
End of Semester Assessment
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16-17 |
Resubmissions
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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
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All Assessment due dates are available in 'Assignments' on Canvas
To pass the course, you need to address all Assessment Criteria and achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
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
Submission of Assessment Tasks
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.): you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
RESUBMISSIONS: Only one resubmission per assessment is permitted unless otherwise stated and resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator and are not automatically granted.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ . All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
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