Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

Level 2 Physics

12PHY
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Khan.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Physics


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.



Course Overview

Term 1
Atomic and Nuclear Physics - AS 91172
Demonstrate Understanding of Waves - AS 91170

Term 2
Demonstrate Understanding of Mechanics - 91171

Term 3
Demonstrate Understanding of Electricity and Electromagnetism - 91173

Term 4
Revision

Learning Areas:

Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information

Formative Topic tests
School exam in Term 3

Pathway

Level 3 Physics

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.



			


				

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.