This is a predominantly online course covering mechanics. Lecture material and tutorial problems will be presented online. This is the second course in the graduate certificate for physics teachers. The course will cover classical Newtonian mechanics, special relativity and oscillations. Classical mechanics is used to describe the motion of bodies under a system of forces. Special relativity is needed to describe the motion of bodies traveling with high speeds. In oscillations we will look at simple harmonic motion as well as damped and forced oscillations. The course will include a two day face-to-face session on the UNSW campus scheduled on a weekend in which students will conduct experiments and solve problems.

Assumed Knowledge: Students need to be able to differentiate and integrate polynomials to complete this courses. A good understanding of HSC level Extension 1 Mathematics is recommended.