Examination Board :OCR
Link to Specification : www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/asa_levelgceforfirstteachingin2008/physics_b/index.html
Units Taken : All

The course studies physics through the context of modern technology and current developments in physics. Areas studied include:
-image processing, optics, bits and bytes
-use of sensors, potential dividers
-Digital signals, bandwidth and information
-Mechanical and electrical properties of materials and their uses.
-Wave Behaviour, Quantum Behaviour
-Relative velocity, uniform acceleration, calculations, projectiles,
-Uniform gravitational field, force, work and power
-Radioactive decay, RC circuit, resonance
-Orbits, circular motion,
-Gravitational fields momentum
-Evidence of origin and evolution of Universe, cosmic red shift, microwave background
-Kinetic theory of gases conservation of energy,
-Electromagnetic Machines, Charge and Field
-Probing Deep into Matter
-quantum ideas about atoms,
-particle physics
-Radioactive decay processes, fission and fusion,
-risks from ionising radiation

These specifications provide opportunities for the development of the Key Skills of Communication, Application of Number, Information Technology, Working with Others, Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem Solving.

Entry Requirements (all A2 subjects carry a minimum requirement of a D-grade AS level)

The school offer for entry is 5 GCSEs at B Grade and above with English Language or Literature and Mathematics at A* - C grade.

Minimum of B at Physics, or B at Core AND Additional Science as well as B at maths.

Entry Suggestions

The maths in Physics requires a fluency in rearranging equations and some simple trigonometry. Pupils need to be able to show clear, logical progression of ideas.

If you are made an offer and meet the required grade, you will be expected to complete the following before your first lesson in September:


Take the following online test and make a note of your score:

http://www.intuitor.com/physics_test/PhysicsSavvy.html

Resources needed for this course (Books, Field-trips etc)

AS Student Package: (AS Student Book and AS Student Standalone CD)
ISBN : 978-0-7503-0775-8
Price : £27.99

A2 Student Package: (A2 Student Book and AS Student Standalone CD)
ISBN : 978-0-7503-0776-5
Price : £27.99

OR

AS Student Book. ISBN : 978-0-7503-0780-2. Price : £18.75
A2 Student Book. ISBN : 978-0-7503-0781-9. Price : £18.75
AS Student Standalone CD. ISBN : 978-0-7503-0769-7. Price : £18.75
A2 Student Standalone CD. ISBN : 978-0-7503-0770-3. Price : £18.75