A Level in Physics (AS/A2)

Course Synopsis :
Oxford College ODL offer this full A Level course in Physics. On completion of your two part course you will be able to:

Recall facts, terminology and relationships
Understand principles and concepts
Show understanding of responsible use of Physics in society
Select, organise and present information
Explain and interpret principles and concepts
Interpret and translate data from prose, tables, diagrams a and graphs
Carry out calculations
Course Content :

Unit 1: Mechanics and radioactivity
Forces, vectors and motion
Graphs, energy, power and efficiency
Newton's laws, moments and couples
Momentum and impulse
Radioactivity - types and detection
Radioactivity - the nucleus
Atomic and sub-atomic scattering

Unit 2: Electricity and thermal physics
Electrical properties
More advanced concepts
Applied heat
The gas laws
Kinetic theory
An introduction to thermodynamics
Heat engines

Unit 3: Materials, particles and nuclear instability
Option 1 Solid materials
Structure of materials
Stress and strain
Option 2 Nuclear and particle physics
Particle classification
Class number and the conservation laws
Nuclear instability
Binding energy and nuclear structure
Fundamental forces

Unit 4: Wave physics
Motion in a circle
Simple harmonic motion, S.H.M.
Waves and interference
Light (1)
Light (2)
Introduction to quantum physics
Atomic models
Doppler, the red shift and the creation of time

Unit 5: Forces and Fields
Electrical fields (1)
Electrical fields (2)
Gravity fields
Magnetic fields
Introduction to capacitance
Inductance (1)
Inductance (2)

Unit 6: Patterns and particle accelerators
Capacitor spring analogies
Fields, capacitance and radioactivity
Mass, energy and particle accelerators
Ring accelerators and detectors

Entry Requirements :
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours :
Variable by student commitment

Qualification :
AS/A2 - A level in Physics (Edexcel). Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

What's Included :
Your A level course, tutor support, and postage and packaging.Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

Additional Information:

Distance Learning A Level Physics Course
A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain A Level Physics. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level Physics is a flexible and convenient course which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level Physics exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level Physics course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

With the distance learning A Level Physics course, a personal tutor is available to help you through the course. Additionally, a team of student advisors are only a phone call away.

There is a wide range of distance learning A Level courses to choose from at Learning at Home, each allowing you to study for an A Level at your convenience.