PHYS301 – Physics
Module code
PHYS301
Module title
Physics
Prescription
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Physics and how they can be applied to real-world problems. This will include mechanics (motion and forces), work and energy, optics (lenses and mirrors), static and current electricity.
Programmes
- SX1706
- SX7000
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Use graphs to describe and solve problems in one-dimensional motion
Describe and apply the concepts of force, energy, and work to real-world situations
Use ray diagrams to solve problems involving lenses and mirrors
Apply basic electrical theory to simple circuits - Content
- One dimensional motion (motion in a straight line, uniform motion, motion with constant acceleration)
Force, energy, and work (Introduction to Newton's laws, the concept of work done by a force, conservation of energy)
Electrostatics (why do your socks stick to other items in the clothes dryer) and current electricity (how does a flashlight work)
Geometric Optics (Ray diagrams for lenses and mirrors) - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
Practical - laboratory; practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations
Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
Assessment in this module is achievement-based. The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks. To pass this module all tasks must be submitted and an overall minimum pass mark of 50 is required.
