Course Summary
This online assessment module examines the topics covered in the Physics Essentials micro-credential set including measurement, motion, forces and mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, waves, and optics. You will learn the basic concepts in physics and how to apply the principles of physics to solve problems of a physical nature in everyday life. This micro-credential assumes an intermediate level of mathematical knowledge.
Students who successfully complete the CQUniversity School of Access Education's Physics Essentials set of 6 micro-credentials, may receive a unit exemption from the equivalent CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) unit with CQUniversity.
To be eligible for this exemption, students must have completed:
- PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications
- PDC116777 Mechanics - Motion, Forces and Energy
- PDC116778 Matter, Nuclear and Thermodynamics
- PDC116779 Electricity and Magnetism
- PDC116780 Physics Essentials - Elective Module
- PDC116781 Assessment Module - Physics Essentials
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsOur micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
This module contains the assessment items required for completion of the Physics Essentials suite. Students can only gain access to this module upon completion of courses 1 - 5 of the micro-credential suite.
Course Details
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Students who are eligible to complete this assessment module will be provided with an enrolment key. If you are interested in taking this assessment module, please email ProgramManager_AccessEd@cqu.edu.au for eligibility criteria and access. |
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This module contains the assessment items required for completion of the suite of 6 *micro-credentials.
Students can only gain access to this module upon completion of courses 1 - 5 of the micro-credential suite.
Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit PHYS40110, Introductory Physics, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for exemption, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.
*Includes the following micro-credentials:
- PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications
- PDC116777 Mechanics - Motion, Forces and Energy
- PDC116778 Matter, Nuclear and Thermodynamics
- PDC116779 Electricity and Magnetism
- PDC116780 Physics Essentials - Elective Module
- PDC116781 Assessment Module_Physics Essentials
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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- Recall fundamental physics concepts and techniques
- Solve quantitative and qualitative problems using appropriate physics and mathematical techniques
- Analyse information using physics techniques
- Communicate physics in a competent, logical and professional manner
- Improve physics comprehension through effective reflective practice.