NSCI5513 – Physics for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI5513
Module title
Physics for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills related to fundamental physical principles, how they are described mathematically, and their applications in other sciences.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Introduction, Measurement, Estimation
- Describing Motion: Kinematics in one dimension
- Kinematics in two dimensions; vectors
- Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion
- Work and Energy
- Fluids
- Temperature and Kinetic Theory
- Heat
- Problem solving
- Problems related to applications of technology
- Experiments
- Simulations - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Learners will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course.
- 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.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe principles of physics in mechanics, fluids, temperature and heat.
LO2 Apply physical concepts and mathematical techniques to solve practical problems.
LO3 Explore physical concepts through experiments or simulations. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
