Physics 3204 is an academic Pan-Canadian science course that aims to develop scientific literacy. Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of the science related attitudes, skills, and knowledge students need to develop inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; to become lifelong learners; and to maintain a sense of wonder about the world around them. Physics 3204 is a continuation of Physics 2204, which is a required prerequisite. The course is comprised of 3 Units, and is subject to a final Public Examination in June. The course is comprised of three units of study as outlined below.
Unit Plan:
Unit 1: Force, Motion, and Energy (40%)
Core Lab 1: Initial Velocity of a Projectile Core Lab 2: Centripetal Force and Centripetal Acceleration Core Lab 3: Equilibrium in Forces Core STSE 1: The Physics of Juggling
Unit 2: Fields (40%)
Core Lab 4: The Laws of Electric Charges Core Lab 5: Circuit Analysis Core Lab 6: Electromagnetic Induction Core STSE 2: The Physics of Cellular Phones