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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| School of Management (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 12 |
| Level:
| Foundation (FHEQ level 3) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 at Chichester College Semester 1 at City of Bath College Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: This unit aims to ensure that students have a foundation of underpinning knowledge and skills in Physics. The unit will draw upon core aspects of the 'A' level syllabus and will achieve an equivalent depth and standard in these aspects. The unit will offer opportunities for knowledge acquisition, theoretical problem-solving and the development of practical laboratory skills. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: This specification encourages candidates to: i. develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of physics, and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations; ii. develop an understanding of scientific methods; iii. be aware of advances in technology, including information technology, relevant to physics; iv. recognise the value and responsible use of physics in society; v. sustain and develop their enjoyment of, and interest in, physics. vi. show knowledge and understanding of facts, principles and concepts from different areas of physics and to make and use connections between them. vii. Apply knowledge of physics to unfamiliar situations including those related to technological, environmental and engineering issues. viii. Assess the validity, reliability and credibility of information from experiments and written sources ix. Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques and processes, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods x. Make record and communicate reliable and valid observations and measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy, developing skills in assessing, estimating uncertainties. xi. Critically analyse and evaluate the methodology of experiments and the data generated by them. Skills: Key transferable skills, laboratory skills and theoretical problem solving. * Recognise, recall and demonstrate understanding of specific physics facts, terminology, principles, concepts and practical techniques.(A) * Select, organise and present relevant information clearly and logically, using appropriate specialist vocabulary.(T/F/A) * Interpret data presented in a variety of formats, such as continuous prose, equations, tables, diagrams and graphs. (T/A) * Apply laws and principles of physics in problem solving in unfamiliar contexts, bringing together aspects from different curriculum areas in an integrated manner. (T/F/A) * Plan and implement experiments to investigate physics concepts, making the most effective use of the facilities, equipment and reagents available. (T/A) * Use standard laboratory equipment confidently.(F) * Carry out experiments with due attention to standard health and safety requirements.(F) * Make observations and measurements during the course of experiments to the appropriate level of accuracy and precision.(T/A) * Record observations and measurements methodically. (F/A) * Analyse and evaluate data arising from experiments, communicating the results clearly and logically using the appropriate specialist vocabulary.(F/A) * Assess the significant of errors of procedure and measurement, quantifying the latter, and evaluating how errors can be minimised or eliminated. (F/A) * Critically assess the validity of chemical information, experiments, inferences and statements.(A) * Use IT resources to plan, implement, analyse and evaluate tasks. (F/A) Content: Semester 1 Induction and introduction to course; health and safety. DC circuits with resistance, emf and pd. Electrical conduction , I/V characteristics (treated practically) and temperature effects. Resistivity and combinations of resistors; circuit analysis; power=I2R. Source resistance and Kirchhoff; potential divider and its applications; handling numbers; uncertainties. Scalars, vectors, resolution, moments, torque, couples, centre of mass, equilibrium; ASSESSED PRACTICAL (1.1) on thhe INTERNAL RESISTANCE OF A CELL. Questions on free-body diagrams, moments, friction (not μ?) . Materials and structures; Hooke's law and elastic behaviour. Linear motion, v/t and s/t graphs; projectile motion. Linear dynamics, force, mass, Newton's laws. Energy methods to solve dynamics problems; work, energy, power efficiency, energy changes, internal energy; ASSESSED PRACTICAL (1.2) on METHODS for MEASURING 'g'. Momentum - impulse, types of collision and calculations on momentum and energy transfers; emphasis on engineering applications Introduction to wave motion; v=fλ; reflection, polarization, refraction and total internal reflection; electromagnetic spectrum, diffraction and interference. More on diffraction and interference; practical on using a CD as a diffraction grating; Stationary waves and sound; Doppler and Hubble. |
| Programme availability: |
LP00044 is Optional on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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