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Title: Physics, 'A' Level
Institution: Aberdeen College, United Kingdom

Level:

Secondary.
Qualification: GCE 'A' Level
Duration: 300 hours

Description:
Topics covered include: dynamics; electrical concepts and their uses; hot gases, temperature and heat transfer; materials and fluids; fields; waves; thermodynamics and vibration; nuclear and electron physics; and capacitors and induction.

This course is for any learner who has reached the level of basic GCSE or beyond. The material is geared to a broad range of abilities, and covers all aspects of the subject in an accessible and straightforward style. Ideas for simple non-laboratory experiments are included, along with written examples of several laboratory practicals. The course comes with two further units providing extra guidance on dimensional analysis and internal resistance.


Assessment may include: Assignments, examinations.

Entry requirements:
The student should have reached the level of basic GCSE Physics.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tutorial support.
Students will need access to laboratory facilities for part of this course.

Administrative information:
This course requires 300 hours of study.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS
Date: 14 June 2000 bb
Source: Catalogue 2000

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