Course Title: Examine concepts in physics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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 |
Semester 2 2019 |
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Week |
Week beginning |
Topics |
Assessments |
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1 |
8th July |
Introduction Review of basic mathematical and physical concepts Basic quantities in the measurement of straight line motion
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2 |
15th July |
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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3 |
22nd July |
Make descriptions of motion from displacement and velocity graphs Make determinations of velocity and acceleration from straight line motion data
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Demo Straight Line motion |
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4 |
29th July |
Explain the properties and behaviour of sound
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5 |
5th August |
Properties and behaviour of sound Representation of sound by the use of a wave |
Assessment 1 in class 8th August 2019
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6 |
12th August |
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 SM19 15th August 2019 |
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7 |
19th August |
Explain the movement of sound through various mediums
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Demo Prac ‘Sound’ and Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B 22nd August 2019 |
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8 |
26th August
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Intro Newton’s laws of motion
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Assessment 1 Feedback and Results
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2nd September |
Mid Semester Break
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9 |
9th September
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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 |
16th September
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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 |
Prac 1 in class: 19th September 2019 Certificate III C3399 SM19 Due Date: 26th September 2019 |
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11 |
23rd September
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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: 26th September 2019 Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B Due Date: 3rd October 2019 |
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12 |
30th September
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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 |
7th October |
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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Prac 2 in class: 10th October 2019 Certificate III C3399 SM19 Due Date: 17th October 2019
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14 |
14th October |
Electricity and Application Voltage Current Resistance Revision: Practice Quiz Demo ‘Ohm’s Law’
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Prac 2 in class: 17th October 2019 Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B Due Date: 24th October 2019 |
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15 |
21st October |
Electricity and Application Voltage Current Resistance Revision: Practice Quiz Demo ‘Ohm’s Law’
Revision
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16-17 |
28th October-8th November |
Exam Weeks
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End of Semester Assessment in class, 31st October 2019 Room TBC,
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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 |
Weighting % |
Due |
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10% |
8th August 2019 in class, Room TBC |
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25% |
Certificate III C3399 SM19 in class: 19th September 2019 Due Date: 26th September 2019
Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B in class: 26th September 2019 Due Date: 3rd October 2019
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25% |
Certificate III C3399 SM19 in class: 10th October 2019 Due Date: 17th October 2019
Certificate IV C4386 TS2A and TS2B in class: 17th October 2019 Due Date: 24th October 2019
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40% |
31st October 2019, Room TBC |
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
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