Physics

Qualification: A level

Head of Department: Mr R Joinson

Course components/units/outline:
AS Unit 1 – Physics on the go - This unit involves the study of mechanics and materials
AS Unit 2 – Physics at work - This unit involves the study of waves, electricity and the wave/particle nature of light
AS Unit 3 - Exploring Physics - This unit involves an experiment that is based on a physics-based visit or a case study of an application of physics
A2 Unit 4 - Physics on the Move - This unit involves the study of further mechanics, electric and magnetic fields and particle physics.
A2 Unit 5 - Physics from Creation to Collapse - This unit involves the study of thermal energy, nuclear decay, oscillations, astrophysics and cosmology
A2 Unit 6 - Experimental Physics - This unit involves planning an experiment, carrying out an experiment and analysing experimental results

How is this course assessed?
AS Units 1 & 2 are assessed by means of a written examination paper of 1 hour 20 minutes.

AS Unit 3 is assessed by means of an experiment that is founded on either physics based visit or a case study of an application of physics. Students write a report that is either internally marked and externally moderated or externally marked by Edexcel.

A2 Units 3,4 & 5 are assessed by means of a written examination paper of 1 hour 35 minutes.

A2 Unit 6 is assessed by students planning an experiment and then carrying out a plan of an experiment which may be their own plan, a plan provided by Edexcel or a plan devised by the centre. Students write a report that is either marked by the teacher and externally moderated or externally marked by Edexcel.

Where could this course lead?
Physics at university level
Radiographer
Teaching

Where can you get more information?
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/physics/Pages/default.aspx
Teachers: Dr Kulkarni or Mr Crawshaw