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FACULTY OF SCIENCEPHYSICSPHYS 1110EVERYDAY PHYSICSSummer 2016/2017

Table of Contents2. Staff Involved in the Course . 33. Course Details . 44. Rationale and Strategies Underpinning the Course . 65. Course Schedule. 86. Assessment Tasks and Feedback . 87. Additional Resources and Support. 108. Required Equipment, Training and Enabling Skills . 109. Course Evaluation and Development. 1110. Administration Matters . 1210. UNSW Academic Honesty and Plagiarism . 131

Faculty of Science - Course Outline1. Information about the CourseNB: Some of this information is available on the UNSW HandbookYear of DeliveryCourse CodeCourse NameAcademic UnitLevel of CourseUnits of CreditSession(s) OfferedAssumedKnowledge,Prerequisites or CorequisitesHours per WeekNumber of xperimentsTutorial problemsOnline quizzesOnline discussionsSpecial Details112016/2017PHYS1110Everyday PhysicsSchool of Physics16UOCSession 1, Session 2 and Summer SessionnoneApproximately 15 hours per week, note this course is fully online sothis time is spent watching videos, completing experiments,answering tutorial problems and completing assessment. The timespent watching videos is about 4.5 hours, the rest is self directedstudy, answering tutorial problems, attempting quizzes andinvestigations8 weeks28th November 2016DetailsThese are available online from links on Moodle. There are 2-3 hoursof lecture material each topic. In summer session 3 topics arecovered each fortnight.There are six experimental activities to complete at home (withcommon household materials) during this course. These activitiesaim to familiarizes you with the content of the course and teach youabout good experimental design.Each topic will have approximately 10 tutorial problems available foryou. These are to give you practice using the content of the lecturesto solve the types of problems you will get in the online quizzes.Each fortnight you will have an online quiz due. This tests your abilityto solve problems based around the content of the previous threeweeks.You will be expected to contribute to online discussions throughoutthe course.You will be expected to acquire the materials that are needed foreach of the activities. It is assumed that these are materials foundaround most homes. The materials needed for each week are listedUNSW Online Handbook: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au2

below so that you can gather them in advance if you think they maybe difficult for you to find. Equipment can be borrowed for a 24 hourperiod from the first year physic lab if you are not able to source ityourself.Investigation 1: A kettle, a measuring jug, stopwatch, a thermometeris optional.Investigation 2: measuring jug, A small bottle with a lid (you need tobe able to completely submerge it in the measuring jug), a travelingshampoo bottle may be appropriate, camera, cooking salt, sand,kitchen scalesInvestigation 3: ramp (plank of wood/large piece of cardboard onstack of books), a protractor, a box and some heavy objects that fit init, kitchen scalesInvestigation 4: transparent rectangular container of water, protractor,ruler, pencil, bucketInvestigation 5: earphones, frequency generator (download for freefrom internet), ruler, jug of water, tube from paper towelInvestigation 6: will be a simulation, need a computer2. Staff Involved in the CourseStaffRoleNameContact DetailsCourse ConvenorDr r ElizabethAngstmanne.angstmann@unsw.edu.auRoom LG04First year officeSchool of ote you willbe assigned toone of thesevia a group onMoodle)TBCOther SupportStaffTBCRanji Ballalafirstyear@phys.unsw.edu.auRoom LG03First year office,School of physicsDi Edler (Lab)Room 112, Old mainbuildingPh: 9385 4579ConsultationTimesEmail toarrange atimeEmail toarrange atimeTBC3

3. Course DetailsCourse Description(Handbook Entry)This is a fully online course that looks at everyday applicationsof physics. No prior physics knowledge is required. The coursewill look at the physics behind several everyday phenomena.Physics topics addressed in this course includethermodynamics, properties of fluids, basic mechanics,electricity and magnetism, waves, nuclear physics, quantumphysics, optics and astronomy. Basic experimental methods willbe covered through simulations and simple experiments thatcan be conducted at home. The course will make use ofPhysclips. The course would form a good basic physicsknowledge for students studying life sciences, medicine andbusiness and for those planning to sit the Gamsat exam. This isa quantitative course using algebra and trigonometry but notcalculus.Course AimsThis course will serve as a phenomenological introduction tophysics. It aims to introduce students to physical concepts thatare relevant to everyday life. Starting from basic phenomenathe course will introduce students to thermodynamics,properties of fluids, basic mechanics, electricity andmagnetism, waves, nuclear physics, optics and astronomy.Student LearningOutcomesAt the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:1. Describe the physical principles behind everyday phenomena such as:2. How a kettle boils What makes a car go? What makes a boat float? Why do stars shine?Recognise the quantitative nature of physics and be able to solvesimple problems.3.Recognise that physics is an experimental science, have skills toconduct simple investigations and analyse the outcomes.4.Be able to independently investigate physical principles behind aphenomena that is of interest to the student.Graduate Attributes Developed in this CourseThese learning outcomes have been associated with this graduateattribute:Graduate Attributesa.Describe the physical principles behind everyday phenomenaThe skills involved4

in scholarlyenquirysuch as: The capacity foranalytical andcritical thinkingand for creativeproblem-solvingThe ability toengage inindependent andreflective learningInformation literacythe skills toappropriatelylocate, evaluateand use relevantinformationHow a kettle boilsWhat makes a car go?What makes a boat float?Why do stars shine?b.Be able to independently investigate physical principals behind aphenomena that is of interest to the student.c.Be aware of ethical issues surrounding nuclear power and therole an understanding of physics plays in the safety of everydayexperiences such as the use of transportation.a.Recognise the quantitative nature of physics and be able to solvesimple problems.b.Recognise that physics is an experimental science, have skills toconduct simple investigations and analyse the outcomes.Be able to independently investigate physical principals behind aphenomena that is of interest to the student.Be able to independently investigate physical principals behind aphenomena that is of interest to the student.5

Major Topics(Syllabus Outline)The following physics topics will be covered through a phenomenologicalapproach: Electrostatic charges Electricity and electric circuits Photoelectric effect (quantum mechanics) Heat and energy transfer Specific and latent heats Ideal gasses Buoyancy Air resistance and friction Bernoulli’s equation Viscosity Newton’s laws Energy conservation Displacement, distance, velocity, speed, acceleration Forces Doppler effect Traveling waves and standing waves Ray optics Resonance Magnetism Nuclear power and atomic physics AC and DC power AstronomyThe syllabus document can be found iles/Everyday%20Physics%20N2014.pdfRelationship to OtherCourses within theProgramThis is a stand-alone course as it is not a required course of anyprogram.4. Rationale and Strategies Underpinning the CourseTeaching StrategiesThis course will be fully online. Each week the students willhave videos to view that will look at the physics behind avariety of phenomena. Students will be encouraged to ask andanswer questions on a discussion board to develop theirunderstanding of these topics and issues.At six times during the course students will have aninvestigation where they will use equipment from around thehome to conduct an investigation. This will introduce studentsto the experimental nature of physics. Students will submit ashort report about their investigation to a teaching assistant.Each week tutorial questions with solutions will be provided forstudents to develop skills at solving quantitative physicsproblems. These skills will be assessed four times during the6

course in a topic test on Moodle.At the end of the course students will choose a phenomena ofinterest to themselves (from a list or with permission from thelecturer or tutor). They will then write a report/essay about thephysics behind the phenomena. They will receive feedbackfrom their peers on their report before submitting it to a tutorfor marking.Rationale for learning andteaching in this courseThis course aims to engage students with issues relevant toeveryday life in order to make them intrinsically motivated tolearn physics. It is hoped that by introducing physics in thisway students will realise how important physics is to the worldaround them and will start viewing the world in a mannersimilar to a scientist with a sense of inquiry. The experimentalpart of the course should give them skills to investigatematerial outside the course in a scientific manner.7

5. Course ScheduleWeekQuestion of the week (addressed in videos and tutorial sets)Assignment and Submissiondates (see also 'AssessmentTasks & Feedback')Quiz 1Investigation 1Week 1-2How does a streetlight work?Why does your kettle boil?How does a hot air balloon work?Week 3-4What decides how fast a river flows?What makes a car go?What makes a car stop?Quiz 2Investigation 2Investigation 3Week 5-6How does a speed camera work?How do glasses work?Why do musical instruments make sound?Quiz 3Investigation 4Investigation 5Draft report and peer feedbackWeek 7-8How does a compass work?How does a nuclear power plant work?Why do stars shine?Quiz 4Investigation 6Final report8

6. Assessment Tasks and on reportsKnowledge & abilities assessedAssessment Criteria% oftotalmarkDate 722/01/1705/02/17At 9:00 PM11/12/1608/01/1722/01/1705/02/17At 9:00 PMBe able to investigate thephysics behind phenomenonand develop skills associatedwith good experimentaltechniqueMarking rubric can befound on the Moodle sitefor the course5% ecognise the quantitativenature of physics and be able tosolve simple problemsStudents need to correctlyperform calculations andrecall a few facts10 % 402/12/1630/12/1613/01/1727/01/17Describe and investigate thephysics behind an everydayphenomena selected by thestudentsMarking rubric can befound at on the Moodle sitefor this course, this mark isfor the final version of thereport submitted to Turnitin20%28/11/16Ability to interpret reports (andthe physics in the essays) ofclassmatesNeed to give constructivefeedback to 5 class matesand provide a draft reportby 15/01/17 to be assessed10%16/01/17Feedback2Draft:15/01/1709:00 PMFinal:05/02/179:00 PMdraft report:15/01/179:00 PMFeedback:22/01/179:00 0/01/1713/02/17comments and3rubric in TurnitinMoodle,video ofsolutionsafter quizhasclosedpeers andthen tutorMarksavailableimmediately,video a dayafter quizclosestwo weeksafter task isdueMarks on Moodleand video solutionstutorBy end ofcourseMarks entered intoMoodlefeedback frompeers in workshoptool, from tutors inTurnitin2All times and dates are given for Sydney. If a student is submitting from overseas it is their responsibility to check that they submit it by the due time.Feedback will only be given for reports properly submitted through Turnitin. If a student has an issue with submission and submits via email then feedback will not be given.If students do not submit a draft report for their peers to give feedback on by 09:00 PM then they will not have access to peer’s work to grade and so will miss out on these 10% of marks for thecourse. No extensions are possible on this due to the nature of the peer review tool. Peer review involves giving as well as getting feedback. The marks students receive from your peers do notcount towards the final grade for the subject.349

7. Additional Resources and SupportText BooksNo prescribed textCourse ManualWill be available on MoodleRequired ReadingsWill be made available on MoodleAdditional ReadingsRecommended InternetSitesComputer Laboratories orStudy SpacesIf students want a textbook for the course (not required) the book“Physics” 10e by Cutnell and Johnson covers the physics in thiscourse. It can be bought directly from the s-10th-edition/at a discount (over the bookshop price)Will be made available on MoodleEquipment to complete the investigations is available for 24 hourloans from the first year physics lab. Times that the lab will be openwill be advertised on Moodle.8. Required Equipment, Training and Enabling SkillsEquipment RequiredEnabling Skills TrainingRequired to Complete thisCourseInvestigation 1: A kettle, a measuring jug, stopwatch, a thermometeris optional.Investigation 2: measuring jug, A small bottle with a lid (you need tobe able to completely submerge it in the measuring jug), a travelingshampoo bottle may be appropriate, camera, cooking salt, sand,kitchen scalesInvestigation 3: ramp (plank of wood/large piece of cardboard onstack of books), a protractor, a box and some heavy objects that fit init, kitchen scalesInvestigation 4: transparent rectangular container of water,protractor, ruler, pencil, bucketInvestigation 5: earphones, frequency generator (download for freefrom internet), ruler, jug of water, tube from paper towelInvestigation 6: will be a simulation, you will need a computerFinal report: choose a topic you have access to materials for.ELISE10

9. Course Evaluation and DevelopmentStudent feedback is gathered periodically by various means. Such feedback is considered carefully with a view to acting on itconstructively wherever possible. This course outline conveys how feedback has helped to shape and develop this course.Mechanisms ofReviewLast ReviewDateComments or Changes Resulting from ReviewsNov 2013Following recommendations from students the equations covered in each video arenow presented below the video in the lecture “books” on Moodle.Students receive bonus mark for reflecting on feedback for first investigation, manystudents unaware of amount of feedback given by tutors.Investigation 6 updated, observations of night sky replaced with a simulation.Videos moved onto YouTube, makes them easier to download.Major CourseReviewCATEI5July 2014November2014Other5CATEI process11

10. Administration MattersExpectations of StudentsAssignment SubmissionsOccupational Health and6SafetyAssessment ProceduresEven though this course is completely online the assumption is that students will spendthe same amount of time working on it as a face-to-face first year physics course.Students should spend approximately six hours a week engaging with the onlinematerials and a similar amount of time in self directed study of the subject.All submission times are Sydney times.It is not possible to get an extension for the online quizzes as the answer key isreleased as soon as the quizzes close.There is a 25% penalty for each day the investigations are late. This is applied usingthe time Moodle shows the assignment was submitted (in Turnitin). Students shouldsubmit well in advance of the submission deadline as the Moodle can slow down dueto heavy usage at the due time.The draft of the final report must be submitted by the due time. At this time theworkshop tool will stop accepting submissions. It is not possible to submit your draftreport or feedback to peers late.If a student experiences any difficulty submitting an assignment through Moodlethey must email a copy of the assignment to e.angstmann@unsw.edu.au beforeassignment is due, with a report of what went wrong (so that we can fix it). Thisapplies to viewing assignments or submitting them to the Workshop tool as well(for peer review).If a student is sick and misses a deadline they should apply for special considerationthrough myUNSW, a doctor’s certificate will be needed and this must be verified atstudent central.Is very important. You must complete and abide by a risk assessment for each of theinvestigations you conduct, including the one for your final report.The school of physics special consideration policy can be nts/special-considerationhere:UNSW Assessment7PolicyEquity and DiversityThose students who have a disability that requires some adjustment in their teachingor learning environment are encouraged to discuss their study needs with the courseConvenor prior to, or at the commencement of, their course, or with the Equity 54734orhttp://www.studentequity.unsw.edu.au/ ).Issues to be discussed may include access to materials, signers or note-takers, theprovision of services and additional exam and assessment arrangements. Earlynotification is essential to enable any necessary adjustments to be made.Student Complaint8ProcedureSchool ContactFaculty ContactUniversity ContactDr Elizabeth AngstmannFirst year Physics Directore.angsmtann@unsw.edu.auTel: 9385 4542Dr Chris TisdellAssociate Dean (Education)cct@maths.unsw.edu.auTel: 9385 7112Student Conduct and AppealsOfficer (SCAO) within theOffice of the Pro-ViceChancellor (Students) andRegistrar.OrOrDirector of Teaching,PhysicsDr Gavin EdwardsAssociate Dean(Undergraduate Programs)g.edwards@unsw.edu.auTel: 9385 6125info@phys.unsw.edu.auTel: 9385 5618Telephone 02 9385 8515,emailstudentcomplaints@unsw.edu.auUniversity Counselling and9Psychological ServicesTel: 9385 54186UNSW OHS Home pageUNSW Assessment PolicyUNSW Student Complaint Procedure9University Counselling and Psychological Services7812

UNSW Academic Honesty and PlagiarismWhat is Plagiarism?Plagiarism is the presentation of the thoughts or work of another as one’s own.*Examples include: direct duplication of the thoughts or work of another, including by copying material, ideas or concepts from a book,article, report or other written document (whether published or unpublished), composition, artwork, design, drawing,circuitry, computer program or software, web site, Internet, other electronic resource, or another person’s assignmentwithout appropriate acknowledgement; paraphrasing another person’s work with very minor changes keeping the meaning, form and/or progression of ideas ofthe original; piecing together sections of the work of others into a new whole; presenting an assessment item as independent work when it has been produced in whole or part in collusion with otherpeople, for example, another

NB: Some of this information is available on the UNSW Handbook1 Year of Delivery 2016/2017 Course Code PHYS1110 Course Name Everyday Physics Academic Unit School of Physics Level of Course 1 Units of Credit 6UOC Session(s) Offered Session 1, Session 2 and Summer Session Assumed Knowledge, Prerequisites or Co-requisites none Hours per Week

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