Epsom Girls Grammar School

Level 2 Physics

12PHY

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Khan.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Physics - Must pass the Electricity End of year Exam or the Electricity Assessment.

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 Information

Formative Topic tests
School exam in Term 3

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.