Brine Leas Sixth Form BL6 Physics Qualification: Advanced Level GCE Examination Board: AQA Syllabus: 1451/2451 CAREERS Physics is a challenging but rewarding subject covering everything from the Physics is especially useful birth of the Universe to the death of stars, from the tiniest sub-atomic for scientific, engineering particle to the entire Cosmos. and medical careers. It is also a qualification that Physics at this level is a subject for a thinking person. The course is would provide an excellent structured so as to foster the knowledge and understanding of concepts demonstration of your mental skills for any rather than simply the ability to remember facts. This clearly should be to subject at Higher the liking of any student who enjoys developing basic ideas and applying Education. Other pathways them to new situations. open to Physicists are medical, forensics, This modular course provides a smooth transition from GCSE Physics or aeronautics, pharmacy, GCSE Science / Additional Science to the AS qualification in the first year. engineering and Students will then complete the second year A2 course. This specification computing. encourages students to; • Increase their understanding and skills in exciting and imaginative ENTRY GUIDANCE Students should have Practical sessions achieved at least a B at • Develop a deeper knowledge of what makes everything happen GCSE in Physics and • Develop their mathematical ability Mathematics. Studying AS • Discuss and understand the challenging concepts studied level Maths would be an advantage, but Maths Topics Covered Weighting Method of Assessment Particles, quantum 20% Written examination ‘catch up’ sessions will be Unit 1 available. phenomena and electricity (40% AS) 1 ¼ hours Unit 2 Mechanics, mater ials and 20% Written examination waves (40% AS) 1 ¼ Hours Investigative and practical 10% Practical skills and investigative Unit 3 skills (20% AS) assignment Fields and further Written examination Unit 4 20% mechanics 1 ¾ hours Nuclear and Thermal Physics + Option Topic Written examination Unit 5 20% Astrophysics, medical 1 ¾ hours physics Investigative and practical Practical skills and investigative Unit 6 10% skills assignment “I think physicists are the Peter Pans of the human race. They never grow up and they keep their curiosity.” Isidor Isaac Rabi “Physics is, hopefully, simple. Physicists are not.” Edward Teller "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Albert Einstein .