| Block 2, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | USQ College |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: TPP0182
Enrolment is not permitted in TPP0160 if TPP7160 has been previously completed
Overview
An understanding of the concepts and skills which incorporate the study of physics are often a prerequisite for the study of science or engineering at the tertiary level. This course will provide students who do not feel confident about their knowledge of physics with the basic concepts and skills necessary for further studies.
The course focuses on the underlying concepts of physics covering such areas as measurement, motion, matter, electricity and magnetism. The self-paced structure of the course allows students to work through the material at a pace suitable to their needs. The course is designed to incorporate theoretical and experimental components of physics with simple experiments at home and multimedia materials enhancing the course. The course attempts to increase student problem solving in the subject area.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Effectively communicate their understanding of physics concepts required for tertiary study of science or engineering;
- Demonstrate an attitude of critical inquiry and as well as apply analytical and problem-solving skills to a range of theoretical and experimental problems;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physics concepts in this course through a variety of applications in the real world.
- Select and apply methods and technologies appropriate to study tasks.
- Effectively participate and communicate physical knowledge and concepts in a culturally diverse environment.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Measurement & Experimental Physics | 10.00 |
| 2. | Mechanics | 30.00 |
| 3. | Electricity and Magnetism | 20.00 |
| 4. | Modern Physics | 20.00 |
| 5. | Problem solving | 10.00 |
| 6. | Communicating in the Sciences | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz 1 | No | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Problem Solving | No | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Quiz 2 | No | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5 |