Physics

Course summary

You should think seriously about studying Physics if you can say Yes to any of the questions below. • Do you enjoy Physics? • Do you enjoy problem-solving? • Do you enjoy thinking logically? • Do you enjoy finding out about the many fundamental aspects of our universe? • Do you need Physics to allow you to progress to further or higher studies or to enter a particular career or profession? • Do you want to study Physics in order to provide a sound base for a range of career options? The following units are studied during the course: 1. Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity 2. Mechanics, Materials and Waves 3. Measurements and their errors, practical skills, and data analysis. 4. Fields and Further Mechanics 5. Nuclear Physics, Thermal Physics and Astrophysics 6. Measurements and their errors, practical skills, and data analysis.