Stage 2 Physics

SACE CREDITS: 20 credits

KEY CONTACT: Craig Nielsen and Kerry Pinchbeck

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
Successful completion of Stage 1 Physics and Stage 1 Mathematical Methods.

COURSE CONTENT:
The study of Physics is constructed around using qualitative and quantitative models, laws, and theories to better understand matter, forces, energy, and their interaction.
Physics students seek to explain natural phenomena and to make predictions about them. They use models, laws, and theories to understand how fundamental particles and forces interact and give rise to observable behaviours which can be used in real world applications.
Through further developing skills in gathering, analysing, and interpreting data to investigate a range of phenomena, students increase their understanding of physics concepts and the impact that physics has on many aspects of life.
Through the study of Physics, students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges, and pursue future pathways such as engineering, research science, renewable energy generation and materials production.

The topics for Stage 2 Physics are:
1. Motion and relativity
2. Electricity and magnetism
3. Light and atoms

ASSESSMENT:
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types.

Assessment Types
1. Investigations Folio
2. Skills and Applications Tasks
3. External – Written examination

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil