Micro-credential Summary:
Physics is the science of energy and matter and how they relate to each other. This online micro-credential will introduce you to matter as a substance that has mass and occupies space, nuclear energy and thermodynamics.
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
This online micro-credential provides a digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the quantised nature of electron shells and calculate the energy levels
- Determine types of radiation, half-lives and remaining quantities of radioactive substances
- Solve problems involving states of matter involving pressure, density and temperature
- Define and solve problems using the kinetic theory of gases and laws of fluid dynamics
- Distinguish between the concepts of temperature, heat and internal energy
- Compare and solve problems involving the heat transfer mechanisms of conduction, convection, and radiation.
Assessment: Online quiz
Fee: $55
Duration: 36 hours
Intakes:
There are no specific requirements; however, it is recommended to complete these micro-credentials before enrolling in this micro-credential.
- PDC106144 Linear Equations and Inequalities
- PDC106278 Quadratic Equations
- PDC106279 Logarithms and Exponential Equations
- PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.
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
Course Enquiries: ProgramManager_AccessEd@cqu.edu.au