General Information
Physics gives us an insight into the underlying nature of our world and its place in the universe. It covers a range of applications of the relationships that have been discovered through experiment and calculation, including those used in modern technology. Physics is an important qualification if you intend to enter a career in engineering, physical science and some medical sciences. Furthermore, it is a recommended course for study for other careers, including law, military service, accountancy and other non-physical sciences.
Physics is taught as a discrete subject from S3 upwards at Farr High School.
In S3, pupils follow a course based around the Level 3 and 4 experiences and outcomes of the Curriculum for Excellence.
From S4 upwards, a number of SQA qualifications are available to pupils.
The National 3, 4 and 5 courses are all based around three main areas:
- Electricity and Energy; which covers topics such as energy sources, electrical safety, practical electrical and electronic circuits and heat transfer.
- Waves and Radiation; including wave characteristics, nuclear radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Dynamics and Space; covering kinematics, forces and cosmology.
The Higher Physics course has four main areas:
- Dynamics and Space which includes topics such as equations of motion, the Doppler effect and Einstein’s theory of special relativity.
- Particles and Waves which looks at nuclear physics and particle accelerators, like the Large Hadron Collider.
- Electricity, which includes electrical circuits and semiconductors.
- Researching Physics.
Each course has elements of practical work and research.
National 3 Physics
National 4 Physics
Electricity and Energy
Waves and Radiation
Dynamics and Space
National 5 Physics
Electricity and Properties of Matter
Waves and Radiation
Dynamics and Space
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Higher Physics
Our Dynamic Universe
Particles and Waves
Electricity
ELECTRICITY EXAM QUESTION BOOKLET
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