PHYSICS 30 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

The diversity of energy and matter are the predominant themes of the Physics 30 course.

This diploma level course is the second and final course of a program designed for students intending to pursue further academic studies at the postsecondary level. Physics 30 consists of four units of study:

• Unit 1: Conservation Laws - students emphasize the science theme of equilibrium, as exemplified by the fundamental phenomenon of conservation of energy and momentum in isolated systems in the physical universe.
• Unit 2: Electric Forces and Fields - the electrical nature of matter in its diverse forms is examined.
• Unit 3: Magnetic Forces and Fields - investigates the diversity and magnetic nature of matter, and electromagnetic interactions and technological applications.
• Unit 4: Nature of Matter - the quantum concept of energy and matter is investigated via the study of the electric nature of the atom, the photoelectric effect and the wave-particle duality of radiation; as well, the applications of nuclear energy and the radioactive nature of the atom are studied.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
• 50% or greater in Physics 20.

Required Resources

• "Fundamentals of Physics: Combined Edition" by Martindale, Heath, & Eastman © 1992 - Provided
• Calculator (Ti-83)

General Expectations

• Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified by their instructor.
• Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
• Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their progress.
• Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts per week is expected.
• Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor. Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
• Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines. Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience technical problems.

Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements

• Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
• Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational resources and download files.
• File management skills necessary to create directories, save files, and retrieve files.
• Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
• A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator 6.0 or higher.
• Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.

Face-to-Face Requirements

• Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
• Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor if their progress becomes a problem.

Evaluation

• 30% for Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
• 30% Midterm
• 40% Final Exam

Final Mark

This is a Diploma Examination course. The final mark for this course is based on: the average of the school-awarded mark and the Provincial Diploma Exam mark. For students with mature status, the final mark is determined by either the blended mark (school-awarded mark plus Provincial Diploma Exam mark) or the Provincial Exam mark only, depending on which is the highest mark.