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Course Overview

Course Description
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.


Assessment & Evaluation 
Coursework will make up 70% of your overall mark. This is made up from:
  • your design of and participation in class experiments, along with the submission of associated formal laboratory reports;  
  • your completion of formal tests during the semester. 
At the end of semester there is a final examination worth 30% of your overall mark.

Course Schedule (tentative)

Below is an tentative schedule for the topics covered in this course. To access specific information regarding assignments, readings, tests, please click on the topic to take you to that page.
  • Kinematics (TBA)
  • Forces (TBA)
  • Energy and Society (TBA)
  • Waves and Sound (TBA)
  • Electricity and Magnetism (TBA)

Class Discussion

Thank you for a great semester. The class site will be shut down after final examinations are completed.

Announcements

Good luck to students on their final examinations! You can do it!

Examination Review Documents

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