Handbook - Mechanics for Teachers

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Overview

This is an online course covering mechanics. Lecture material and tutorial problems will be presented online. This is the second course in the graduate certificate for physics teachers. The course will cover classical Newtonian mechanics and special relativity. Classical mechanics is used to describe the motion of bodies under a … For more content click the Read More button below. Assumed Knowledge: Students need to be able to differentiate and integrate polynomials to complete this courses. A good understanding of HSC level extension 1 mathematics is recommended.

This is an online course covering mechanics. Lecture material and tutorial problems will be presented online. This is the second course in the graduate certificate for physics teachers. The course will cover classical Newtonian mechanics and special relativity. Classical mechanics is used to describe the motion of bodies under a system of forces. Special relativity is needed to describe the motion of bodies traveling with high speeds. Students will watch short video lectures online and solve problems related to the material. This course includes laboratory exercises that are completed at home and submitted online.

Assumed Knowledge: Students need to be able to differentiate and integrate polynomials to complete this courses. A good understanding of HSC level extension 1 mathematics is recommended.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: PHYS9110 and enrolment in program 7440

Exclusion Courses

Course

DPST1023

DPST1023 - Higher Physics 1A

Course

PHYS1121

PHYS1121 - Physics 1A

Course

PHYS1131

PHYS1131 - Higher Physics 1A

Course

PHYS1141

PHYS1141 - Higher Physics 1A (Special)

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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PHYS9120 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1003
Domestic Students	$3990
International Students	$5700

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