PDC116777 - Mechanics - Motion, Forces and Energy
Overview
Physics is the science of energy and matter and how they relate to each other. This online micro-credential will introduce you to the study of motion, forces and energy. You will explore the concepts of kinematics and dynamics, analysing the effects of forces on objects, the source of forces, notably energy, and systems of colliding objects.
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.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Career Opportunities
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 creditable micro-credential (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
Structure & Availability
Micro-credential
Duration:30 hours online self-paced learning.
- Define scalar and vector quantities
- Define, calculate, graph and interpret distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration
- Define and calculate mass, force and weight
- Recall Newton’s Forces and Motion and apply to solve problems
- Define and calculate work done, energy, and power and recall the SI units for these quantities
- Distinguish between different forms of energy and perform calculations involving
rest, kinetic and potential energy and apply the law of conservation of energy.
Requirements
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
- PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
How to Apply
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