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| Physics |
| Course Description |
| The Post 16 Physics course followed at Parkside reflects modern developments in Physics and its applications. It builds on the work covered at GCSE whilst developing an enjoyment and interest that will help students to develop essential knowledge and understanding of Physics and its applications. Students will also develop a wide range of skills needed for the course and beyond. Students will also develop a wide range of skills needed for the course and beyond. This will include: developing an understanding of the link between theory and experiment; studying how scientific models develop; learning how physics has developed and is used in society; understanding how mathematical expressions relate to physical principles.
There are three modules of study in the AS course and three in the A2. All of which will be delivered in a variety of ways and allow for the development of practical skills. Students’ skills, knowledge and understanding will be examined in module tests in the January and June of each eyar as well as a practical examination.
There will be no coursework to be carried out during the year.
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| Course Content |
AS Level
Particles, Radiation & Quantum Phenomena
Mechanics & Molecular Kinetic Theory
Current Electricity & Elastic properties of Solids
A Level
Waves, Fields & Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Instability
Turning Points in Physics
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| General Comments |
| The AS/A2 Physics courses build on knowledge, understanding and skills developed in GCSE Science and GCSE Maths. It is expected that all students have achieved grade C or above on the higher paper in both these subjects. Taking AS/A2 Maths is not essential although the two subjects do compliment each other. The knowledge, understanding, and skills developed in Physics can help students to progress into higher education to study a wide variety of courses or gain employment in many areas of work. |
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