Level 2 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Khan.
Objectives:
- To develop an understanding of concepts, principles and models in physics;
- To develop the ability to use concepts, principles and models to explain physical phenomena;
- To appreciate how physics and physics-based applications impact on society
- To determine relationships, patterns and trends;
- To identify and explain applications of concepts and principles in physics.
Content:
- Practical Physics – Investigation leading to a non-linear mathematical relationship.
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Waves – Light and Waves
- Mechanics – Motion, Forces, Momentum and Energy.
- Electricity – Static and DC Electricity, Electromagnetism.
Future Areas of interest and study: Tertiary study in physics, medicine, radiography, veterinary science, sports science, engineering, architecture, electronics and other technological subjects.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 Physics
Pathway
This course leads on to Y13 Physics and is a pre-requisite for taking Y13 Physics.
Tertiary study in physics, medicine, radiography, veterinary science, sports science, engineering, architecture, electronics and other technological subjects.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.