Studying physics allows you to develop skills in the following areas: Problem solving - with a pragmatic and analytical approach Reasoning- constructing logical arguments, applying analytical skills and grasping complex problems. Numeracy - skills in using mathematics to find solutions to scientific problems, mathematical modelling and interpreting and presenting information graphically. Practical skills - planning, executing and reporting experiments, using technical equipment and paying attention to detail. Communication - conveying complex ideas and using technical language correctly. This course is a traditional A Level. It is an exam based subject which includes a mix of questions. Students are also required to read around the subject. 5 Electricity - Current electricity 6 Further mechanics and thermal physics - Periodic motion and Thermal physics 7 Fields and their consequences - Fields, Gravitational fields, Electric fields, Capacitance, Magnetic fields 8 Nuclear physics - Radioactivity Option: Astrophysics - Telescopes, Classification of stars, Cosmology The course is assessed with three 2 hour exam papers, the third of which focuses on the option and the 12 specified practicals that are carried throughout the course which are tested in the exams.
Name: Physics Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160321 11:36:35 Updated 20160321 11:36:35
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