L2 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Kent
Level 2 Physics
Mechanics is the fundamental concept underpinning all physics understanding.
Physics seeks to understand nature at its most fundamental level. Physicists – and students studying physics – attempt to discover and apply the general laws that govern force and motion, matter and energy, and space and time.
Mechanics is fundamental to a range of professional and exciting careers including engineering, astrophysics and geophysics. Physics students should develop sufficient scientific awareness and skills to be able to engage with these areas and nurture further interest in them.
Skills and Competencies taught:
Research skills - Finding and evaluating information and apply physics concepts to a real-world example
Communication skills using language, symbols and text - Write comprehensive statements that demonstrate understanding of connections between mechanical physics concepts
Managing self - Safely plan and carry out practical investigations to demonstrate physical phenomena
Participating and contributing - Carry out practical activities in groups
Relating to others - apply physics concepts to a real-world example
Mathematical skills - Complete 2+ - step mathematical calculations
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Calculator, exercise book, device
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers and timetable clashes may occur. In both of these situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the Course Confirmation process.
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