PHYS 0003 Foundation Physics 2 (WSTC Prep)

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 700145

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Description This subject provides students with the background knowledge and skills in physics needed for Engineering courses. Students will cover more advanced content in Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism and waves.

School Western Sydney The College

Discipline Physics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject

Pre-requisite(s) Students enrolled in 7066 Diploma in Engineering Extended must have passed PHYS 0001 Foundation Physics

Equivalent Subjects PHYS 0004 - Foundation Physics 2 (UWSC)

Incompatible Subjects LGYB 1383 - Physics (UWSC) PHYS 0006 - Physics (UWSCFS)

Restrictions Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.

Assumed Knowledge

Year 10 Mathematics and Science or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Use graphical and computer methods to analyse data and draw conclusions
Identify and calculate the characteristics of uniformly accelerated motion and predict variables of motion based on past or current conditions including projectile motion
Use Newtonian dynamics to quantitatively analyse objects in equilibrium in two dimensions
Use the concepts of work and conservation of energy to quantitatively solve complex problems
Use Newtonian dynamics to quantitatively analyse objects experiencing circular motion
Demonstrate an ability to describe and apply quantitative relationship between charge, current, resistance, voltage and electrical power in the complex combined circuits
Analyse quantitatively the properties of waves
Perform experiments to demonstrate and measure physics principles and concepts

Subject Content

1. Mechanics Dynamics and Statics ? Vectors in 2D and higher, motion in 2D, projectile motion
2. Mechanics ? Circular motion, momentum and impulse, work, energy, power and efficiency
3. Electricity ? Ohm?fs Law, electric current and circuits, circuits, electrical power, advanced circuit components
4. Magnetism ? Electric charge, Magnetic forces, electricity and magnetism, solenoids and electromagnets, the motor effect, electromagnetic induction, transformers
5. Waves ? Properties and behaviour, the wave equation, superposition, electromagnetic spectrum, properties of light
1. Mechanics Dynamics and Statics ? Vectors in 2D and higher, motion in 2D, projectile motion
2. Mechanics ? Circular motion, momentum and impulse, work, energy, power and efficiency
3. Electricity ?

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task	Mandatory
Intra-session Exam	1 hour	20	N	Individual	N
Intra-session Exam	1 hour	20	N	Individual	N
Quiz	20 minutes each	5	N	Individual	N
Log/Workbook	400 words each of the 5 Practicals	15	N	Individual	N
Final Exam	2 hours	40	N	Individual	N