Physics and the Senses

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know the nature of electromagnetic radiation including light.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain differences between the way that sound and light are transmitted.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the relationship between the frequency, wavelength and speed of a wave.

  • 1.3.

    Use the relationship between the frequency, wavelength and speed of a wave to solve problems for sound and light.

  • 1.4.

    Explain refraction and reflection of light and sound.

  • 1.5.

    Solve problems using Snell's Law.

2.

Know how the eye works.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain the purpose and functions of parts of the eye.

  • 2.2.

    Explain the physics systems in the eye related to:

    • a) refraction of light
    • b) transduction of light.
  • 2.3.

    Interpret data relating to the trichromatic theory and use this to explain colour vision.

3.

Understand the role of the ear in hearing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Describe how the parts of the human ear propagate sound.

  • 3.2.

    Explain how sound is conducted within the ear.