Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Physics

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During your study you will be provided with an opportunity to explore the basic principles of physics together with learning key equations and reactions to support theories and models within the topic.

The overarching aim of the course is to provide you with an opportunity to study the basic concepts of physics in a real-world context and therefore be able to understand their relevance and application in the modern world.

The course is divided into 10 units and the main associated content of each unit is outlined below:
Unit 1: Mechanics and momentum
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Motion
• Vectors and scalars
• Projectiles
• Forces and acceleration
• Newton’s Laws
• Collision

Unit 2: Waves and materials
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Types of waves
• Polarisation
• Refraction and reflection
• Measurement of wavelengths
• Image brightness
• Density of materials
• Tensile strength of materials
• Young’s Modulus

Unit 3: Magnetic Fields
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Electromagnetic induction
• Faraday and Lenz’s Laws
• Simple AC generators and transmission of electricity

Unit 4: Electrical charges
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Basic circuitry, current, voltages, resistance
• Potential difference
• Power and applications

Unit 5: Particle nature of light and space
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Photoelectric effect
• Kinetic energy
• The electron bolt
• Collision
• Fluorescence
• Electron diffraction
• Wave particle duality
• Space luminosity
• Astronomical distances
• Life cycle of stars and the universe

Unit 6: Dimensional mechanics
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Linear and kinetic energy
• Gravity and gravitational forces
• Motion of masses
• Capitance

Unit 7: Oscillation
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Simple harmonic motion
• Simple pendulum
• Phase and damping

Unit 8: Nuclear and particle physics
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Atomic structure
• Evidence for the nucleus
• Measuring radioactivity and radioactive decay
• X-ray diffraction
• Nuclear density

Unit 9: The atomic mass unit
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Particles and mass
• Fission and fusion

Unit 10: Thermodynamics
During this unit you will study the following topics:

• Heat: specific heat capacity, transfer, latent and change
• The ideal gas and gas laws
• The pressure law
• The Mole
• Work and energy