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PHYS 0871: Physics 11 Part 2
Effective date
January 2024
Department
CF - Science
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of physics, including vibrations, waves, sound, light, heat, and electricity. Students conduct experiments, and Mathematical models are developed allowing the student to quantify observations and predictions.
Both Physics 0861 and Physics 0871 are required for ABE Advanced Physics.
Physics 0861 and Physics 0871 can be taken at the same time or in any order.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 11 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Precalculus 11 successfully completed within the last 3 years, a minimum score of 72% on the Intermediate Algebra Math Assessment, or equivalent; and English 10 or equivalent; if the Math prerequisite is not met, MATH 0861 must be taken at the same time as PHYS 0861.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Advanced level Physics located in the 2018-2019 ABE Articulation Handbook http://www.bctransferguide.ca/docs/ABE1819.pdf
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Class-based: Lecture with small group work and four lab activities.
Self-paced: One-one individualized instruction, with four lab activities.
Self-paced: One-one individualized instruction, with four lab activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Class-based: includes formal and informal lab reports |
|
Lab Work |
20 |
Class-based |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
65 |
Class-based: three tests at 15% each plus a number of quizzes which add up to 20% |
|
Lab Work |
20 |
Self-paced: Labs 20% |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
52 |
Self-paced: 4 tests at 13% each |
|
Final Exam |
28 |
Self-paced: Final Exam 28% |
Course topics
- Heat
- Measurement (laboratories)
- Sound and Light (vibrations, wave phenomena)
- Electricity
- Nuclear Physics (atomic nucleus, fission, fusion) (not covered in self-paced)
- Waves and Optics
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.