Physics

Course Description

The Physics Stage 6 Syllabus involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts that include energy and force. Physics deals with the study of phenomena on scale of space and time – from nuclear particles and their interactions up to the size and age of the Universe. It focuses on the exploration of models and the analysis of theories and laws, which promotes an understanding of the physical world, how it works, and appreciate the uniqueness of the Universe.

Students who study physics use observations to develop quantitative models of real world problems and derive relationships between variables. They are required to engage in solving equations based on these models, make predictions, and analyse the interconnectedness of physical entities.

Main Topics Covered

Particular Course Requirements

Both Year 11 & Year 12 Physics course comprise of four modules each. Integrating within each year is a Depth Study which must be allocated 15 hours within 120 indicative course hours. A Depth Study is any type of investigation/activity that a student completes individually or collaboratively that allows the further development of one or more concepts found within or inspired by the syllabus. It may be one investigation/activity or a series of investigations/activities. It maybe, but is not limited to:

• A practical investigation or series of practical investigations and/or a secondary-sourced investigation or series of secondary-sourced investigations

• Presentations, research assignments or fieldwork reports.

• The extension of concepts found within the course, either qualitatively and/or quantitatively.

Practical investigations are also an essential part of the Chemistry course and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time, including time allocated to practical investigations in depth studies each year.

Assessment: HSC Course