Level 2 Physics - Semester B
2PHYSB Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Bache
This is an ideal course for students who want to extend their scientific knowledge and skills in Physics. Physics is an essential prerequisite for careers in engineering of all types and is also very important for things like architecture, medicine and aviation.Physics demands a good level of skills in mathematics.
One semester course will focus on Mechanics while the other focuses on Electricity and Magnetism.
B-MECHANICS. This course will include External and Internal Standards which focus on aspects of forces, motion and energy, with research into applications of these phenomena.
Pathway
Level 3 Physics - Semester A, Level 3 Physics - Semester B
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCost: Workbooks approx. $30
Recommended Prior Learning
Must pass level 1 Physics Mechanics external (recommend Merit or Excellence) and Electricity internal. minimum 10 credits at Level 1 Mathematics (including Algebra).
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91169 v2 Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91171 v2 Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics | 2 |
E |
6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 9 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2021.