Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Physics
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In Oxford
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Course
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Location
Oxford
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Class hours
1200h
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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.
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All students must per 16 years of age and above. These require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order to for students to manage study and the assumed knowledge within course content.
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Subjects
- Basic
- Basic IT training
- Basic IT
- English
- Mechanics
- Gas
- Thermodynamics
- Materials
- Image
- Law
- Grammar
- Accredited
- X-ray
- GCSE Physics
- Particle Physics
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Course programme
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
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
Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Physics