PHYSICS

The course gives you the opportunity to experience physics within the context of your general education. You will study forces and motion; electricity; waves; energy resources and transfers; solids, liquids and gases; magnetism and electromagnetism; radioactivity and particles; and astrophysics.

Skills You'll Learn

• Learn about unifying patterns and themes in physics and use them in new and changing situations
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of physical facts, terminology, concepts, principles and practical techniques
• Apply the principles and concepts of physics, including those related to the applications of physics, to different contexts
• Evaluate physical information, making judgements on the basis of this information
• Appreciate the practical nature of physics, developing experimental and investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques
• Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and experimental methods, drawing conclusions that are consistent with evidence from experimental activities and suggesting possible improvements and further investigations
• Recognise the importance of accurate experimental work and reporting scientific methods in physics
• Select, organise and present relevant information clearly and logically using appropriate vocabulary, definitions and conventions
• Develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context
• Select and apply appropriate areas of mathematics relevant to physics as set out under each topic
• Prepare for more advanced courses in physics and for other courses that require knowledge of physics.