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PHYSICS
"The
eternal mystery of the world is its comprehensibility".
Albert Einstein 1936
| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
AS/A2 Physics A
Examination Board: OCR
AS Code: H158 A2 Code: H558 |
| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do |
The course has been developed for
all students who wish to continue with a study of Physics
after GCSE. Some may wish to follow a Physics course for only
one year as an AS GCE, in order to broaden their curriculum,
others will continue their course for a further year extending
their course to Advanced GCE.
In either case the course should help
students:
- appreciate how society makes decisions
about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute
to the success of the economy and society;
- develop and demonstrate a deeper
appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding
of HowScience Works;
- develop essential knowledge and
understanding of different areas of Physics and how they
relate to each other.
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| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
It is expected that all students will
have studied either Core and Additional Science or Physics GCSE,
obtaining A grade or above.
Although the mathematical requirements for Physics have been
reduced in recent years, an A grade in Mathematics at GCSE is
expected.
Ideas in modem Physics are addressed simply, without the requirement
of detailed mathematical modelling which would be developed
at a higher level of study. Although helpful, it is not essential
to take AS level Mathematics to be successful in Physics but
an ability to visualise abstract concepts is required and it
is essential to have a sound grasp of use of number and be competent
at handling algebra. |
| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.) Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning
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AS Units
Unit G481: Mechanics
- Module 1: Motion
- Module 2: Forces in action
- Module 3: Work and energy
Unit G482: Electrons, Waves and Photons
- Module1: Electric current
- Module2: Resistance
- Module3: DC circuits
- Module4: Waves
- Module5: Quantum physics
Unit G483:
Practical Skills in Physics 1
This AS (practical skills) unit is
teacher assessed and externally moderated by OCR.
Candidates are assessed on one task from each of the following
categories: qualitative, quantitative and evaluative tasks.
A2 Units
Unit G484: The Newtonian World
- Module1: Newton’s laws and
momentum
- Module2: Circular motion and oscillations
- Module3: Thermal physics
Unit G485: Fields, Particles
and Frontiers of Physics
- Module1: Electric and magnetic
fields
- Module2: Capacitors and exponential
decay
- Module3: Nuclear physics
- Module4: Medical imaging
- Module5: Modelling the universe
Unit G486:
Practical Skills in Physics 2 |
| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
None |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study What
support will I receive
Where can I get further information
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| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
Physics A-level supports a very wide
range of future study and careers. If you want a career in business,
the media, science, or a host of other fields, Physics can help.
There are over 700 courses available in Physics and applied
Physics, often combined with other subjects such as Biomedical
Engineering, Marketing or Philosophy.
In the last few years students have gone on to follow University
courses in;
Architecture, Art, Astronomy, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Engineering, History, Law, Mathematics, Medicine,
Music, Philosophy, Physics, Radiography, Sound Recording, Sports
Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology to name a few!
The study of Physics at Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) and Advanced
GCE (A2) should also be seen as making a contribution towards
life-long learning and an understanding of technological advances
and their impact on modern day society. |
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