ADVANCED HIGHER PHYSICS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • •
Higher Physics at Grade A or B and Higher Mathematics at Grade A or B
COURSE OUTLINE The Advanced Higher Physics course is structured in order to allow students a deeper knowledge of the nature of physics and its applications. Students will develop the skills to apply their knowledge and understanding in a wide variety of theoretical and practical problem solving contexts. In addition, the skills associated with carrying out experimental and investigative work in physics and analysing the information obtained will be exercised. The course is made up of the following mandatory units; Mechanics Electrical phenomena Wave phenomena Physics Investigation
40 hours 40 hours 20 hours 20 hours
COURSE ASSESSMENT The Advanced Higher Physics course assessment is similar in structure to the Higher Physics course. End of unit tests covering Outcomes 1 and 2 are completed for each unit. Outcome 3 is covered separately. A project is undertaken, covering 20 hours of the course, which is internally assessed and externally moderated to ensure consistency of standards.
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