Physics

Course summary

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond the stars. It is the most basic and fundamental science. In Physics, we study the universe on a grand scale ‐ from black holes and supernovae to the world of quantum mechanics, particle interactions and processes within the nucleus. Physics challenges our very intuition ‐ with relativity bending the rules with regards to time and space. Technologies we now take for granted, such as lasers, computers, MRI scanners, memory foam mattresses and the internet, were all invented by Physicists (often with no practical objective in mind). Some may ask ‐ what is the point? A physicist responds that knowledge is the point. It is the end goal. It is what drives us, what motivates us and what inspires us to delve deeper into the universe than ever before. Physicists are problem solvers. Their analytical skills make Physicists versatile, adaptable, and desirable in so many careers. Physicists bring a broad perspective to any problem. They develop the ability to consider problems from a variety of situations and are not bound by context. This incentive thinking makes Physicists excellent Journalists, Lawyers, Financiers, Doctors, Engineers, Computer scientists, Astronomers, and Researchers.