Course Information

HSC Physics. The smart way to prepare for your HSC.

This course provides consolidation of the key content and skills from Module 7: The Nature of Light. There is a focus on those cognitive skills needed to access and apply chemical knowledge in an HSC assessment context and the higher order thinking needed to push student achievement into Band 6. The workshops are activity based whereby students explore and apply physics knowledge and skills using a combination of lectures, tutorials and problem-solving sessions with immediate feedback from teachers. In short, this course is designed to review key concepts and skills with a view to maximising results in a variety of physics assessment tasks.

This course is part of a four-part series covering key areas from within this subject’s syllabus. Other courses include HSC Physics Preparation (Part 1) (January), HSC Physics Preparation (Part 2) (April) and HSC Physics Preparation (Part 4) (September). Students do not need to attend all four parts in order to benefit. The series is supplemented by a HSC Physics Exam Preparation Course to prepare for end of year exams.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• answer a range of questions covering the content, concepts and skills in the module
• critically evaluate your own and others’ answers to improve the quality of responses to assessment tasks
• identify the relationships between key concepts in the module
• apply strategies for problem solving to improve the quality and accuracy of responses to assessment tasks
• critically analyse experimental methods and comment meaningfully on validity, reliability and accuracy
• analyse, process and apply quantitative chemical data to solve problems.

Content

All four subtopics within Module 7: The Nature of Light will be covered:

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Light: Wave Model
• Light: Quantum Model
• Light and Special Relativity

Relevant Skills will also be covered.

Intended audience

Suitable for Year 12 students wishing to undertake additional study for Module 7 of the HSC Physics Syllabus (2017), and accelerated Year 11 students who have already completed Modules 1-4.

Delivery style

Delivered as a two-day activity-based workshop where you will explore and apply physics knowledge and skills in a combination of lectures, tutorials and problem-solving sessions while receiving immediate feedback.

Materials

Course notes (electronic copy) covering all syllabus dot points for each module, including examples, practical methods and results.

Bring your own device

You are required to bring your own device. Please ensure it is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.

Getting Through Your HSC: A Practical Guide

While you progress through this journey and also the conclusion of your schooling life, we know you’ll have a lot on your mind – exams, future study, careers – but remember, while keeping focused on these bigger goals and aspirations, it’s also important not to forget your own health and well-being.

For tips on staying motivated and keeping focused, dealing with anxiety, keeping healthy, relaxation, pre-study exercise and more, read our article Getting Through Your HSC: A Practical Guide.