Unit Outline

An introductory physics course for health science professionals. This subject provides an introduction to the topics of mechanics, waves, fluids and thermodynamics, vibrations and waves, and atomic and nuclear physics. CXA115 aims to provide a basic understanding of physical processes and physical problem solving techniques in order to form a basis for future studies in health sciences.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Apply physical principles of wave motion, sound and optics to describe and solve biological problems.
2.	Apply physical principles electrical systems to solve electric circuits and describe the operation of measurement devices.
3.	Apply physical principles of mechanics to physical and biological problems.
4.	Apply physical principles of thermal and fluid properties of matter to describe and solve biological problems.
5.	Apply physical principles of atomic and nuclear physics, to radiation production, and the interaction of radiation with matter.
6.	Apply physical processes to human body function and the operation of medical instruments.
7.	Solve physical problems using mathematical methods and analyse results.
8.	Perform laboratory experiments using physics apparatus, present data and critically analyse results.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

There have been changes made to the MyLO content and assessment in this unit as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Closed book exam	Exam Period	30 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7
Assessment Task 2:	Quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO7
Assessment Task 3:	Laboratory worksheets	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8
Assessment Task 4:	Physics Assignments	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Closed book exam

Task Description:

Invigilated closed book 3 hour exam

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply physical principles to solve problems in waves, sound and optics.	LO1, LO6, LO7
2	Apply physical principles to solve problems in linear kinematics and kinetics	LO3, LO6, LO7
3	Apply physical principles to solve problems in thermal physics and fluids	LO4, LO6, LO7
4	Apply physical principles to solve problems in atomic and nuclear physics	LO5, LO6, LO7

Assessment Task 2: Quizzes

Task Description:

Short online quizzes (x 8) related to topic areas.

Task Length:

20 minutes per quiz

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate understating of physical principles	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Use mathematical principles to solve 1D problems.	LO7

Assessment Task 3: Laboratory worksheets

Task Description:

Experimental Lab sheets.
During lab sessions students will be provided with directed lab sheets to record results from the experiment, perform calculations and interpret results. The requirements will be clearly directed on each lab sheet. While the results and some calculations will be completed during the lab sessions, students will need to complete the interpretation of results after the class.
There are four (4) lab sheet reports during semester.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use physical principles to describe and explain practical situations.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Analyse experimental data to describe processes explain outcomes.	LO6, LO7, LO8
3	Report and interpret results	LO7, LO8

Assessment Task 4: Physics Assignments

Task Description:

Assignments.
Students will be provided with 6 questions for each assignment, of which 5 require mathematical problem solving, and one is a descriptive question. Students are required to solve the problems by applying mathematical methods and show their complete working including diagrams. Each question also requires that the results be interpreted in the context of the physical situation, with one question requiring a more complete description. It is expected that 3-4 pages of work is sufficient to complete each assignment.
There are four (4) assignments during the semester.

Task Length:

3 - 4 pages (approximately 6 hours per assignment).

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret and describe health sciences situations by utilising physical principles.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Apply mathematical techniques to describe and solve physical problems.	LO6, LO7

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.