12 Physics
12PHY Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. John
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.
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.
Year 11 Physics.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91168 v2 Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91170 v2 Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91171 v2 Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics | 2 |
E |
6 |
Y |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91172 v2 Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91173 v2 Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism | 2 |
E |
6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
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.