Achieved well above an average mark in Year 10 Science and Mathematics.
A real interest in science and technology generally and in particular fields such as mechanics, electricity, space, communications and applying technological discoveries to new areas.
Competent at mathematics, in particular skills and competences associated with algebra, trigonometry and patterns.
Fascinated about how the universe works at the scale of the very large, very small and everything in between, Physics is for you.
A student of Physics would need:
An ability to read and synthesise information from a variety of sources
An appreciation of the interconnectedness of physical ideas and principles
To be comfortable with graphs, tables and other visual stimulus to communicate ideas
Strong levels of numeracy (5.3 level mathematics OR accelerated 2U)
Prerequisities
Much of the physical topic areas in Science are important foundational aspects (both content and skills) for learning Physics.
Topics covered in Stage 5 (years 9 and 10) that have content related to Physics include:
Communicating with Waves
Radioactivity
On the Move
Electricity at Work
The Mysterious Universe
Course Overview:
Year 11
Kinematics
Dynamics
Waves and Thermodynamics
Electricity and Magnetism
Year 12
Advanced Mechanics
Electromagnetism
The Nature of Light
From the Universe to the Atom
Where to from here?
Talk to the Head of Department or Head of Curriculum
