NSCI3103 – Introduction to Physics
Module code
NSCI3103
Module title
Introduction to Physics
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in the basic concepts of physics and their application to real-world problems.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Force, energy, and work (introduction to Newton’s laws, the concept of work done by a force, conservation of energy)
- Geometric Optics (Ray diagrams for lenses and mirrors)
- Refraction and diffraction
- How light and energy interact with matter
- Physical interactions with matter
- Electrostatics, and current electricity - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Apply basic concepts of force, energy, and work to real-world situations.
LO2 Solve problems involving light, waves, pressure, and density.
LO3 Apply basic electrical theory to simple circuits.
