What is Physics and why is it important?
Physics is a key part of science and technology; it deals with how and why things behave as they do. Physics is used to solve problems: environmental, social, health, technological and many more.
It’s about practical things but also involves ideas such as the origin of the universe and the tiniest building blocks of all materials.
Physics is important because...
The Leaving Cert physics course follows directly from Junior Cert Science covering more topics in greater depth.
The physics studied is broken into eight topics;
(a) six compulsory (Optics, Mechanics, Heat, Electricity, Electricity and Magnetism and Atomic Physics
(b) two option sections (Particle Physics and Applied Electricity)
Leaving Certificate Physics is assessed by means of one terminal examination paper at each level. Students are required to keep a record of their practical work over the two years of the course.
What kind of a student takes Physics?
Did you enjoy physics for the junior cert? Where you good at it? Do you like problem solving? Do you like maths?
What is Physics a requirement for in Third Level?
Theoretical Physics in Trinity College is the only course on the CAO that requires physics however there are over 215 courses listed on the CAO that require a science subject (some require 2) . You can check if what you want to do requires physics by clicking here
I don't want to do physics in Third Level, what else is it useful for?Physics is a useful subject for many courses and careers and a good foundation for a broad range of scientific and technical careers. Many careers benefit from the logical and numeracy skills developed by the study of physics. Many technical courses involve components of physics.
What careers will physics be useful for? Astronomer, Computational Physicist, Forensic Physicist, Engineer, Geophysicist, Medical Physicist, Meteorologist, Nanotechnology, Teacher, Rocket Scientist (to name but a few)
If you have any further questions leave them in the comments below and we will get back to you.
Physics is a key part of science and technology; it deals with how and why things behave as they do. Physics is used to solve problems: environmental, social, health, technological and many more.
It’s about practical things but also involves ideas such as the origin of the universe and the tiniest building blocks of all materials.
Physics is important because...
- Physics lies at the heart of science, engineering, technology, our planet and the universe itself
- Physics involves living and non-living things
- Physics is intriguing and challenging
- Physics is fundamental
The Leaving Cert physics course follows directly from Junior Cert Science covering more topics in greater depth.
The physics studied is broken into eight topics;
(a) six compulsory (Optics, Mechanics, Heat, Electricity, Electricity and Magnetism and Atomic Physics
(b) two option sections (Particle Physics and Applied Electricity)
Leaving Certificate Physics is assessed by means of one terminal examination paper at each level. Students are required to keep a record of their practical work over the two years of the course.
What kind of a student takes Physics?
Did you enjoy physics for the junior cert? Where you good at it? Do you like problem solving? Do you like maths?
What is Physics a requirement for in Third Level?
Theoretical Physics in Trinity College is the only course on the CAO that requires physics however there are over 215 courses listed on the CAO that require a science subject (some require 2) . You can check if what you want to do requires physics by clicking here
I don't want to do physics in Third Level, what else is it useful for?Physics is a useful subject for many courses and careers and a good foundation for a broad range of scientific and technical careers. Many careers benefit from the logical and numeracy skills developed by the study of physics. Many technical courses involve components of physics.
What careers will physics be useful for? Astronomer, Computational Physicist, Forensic Physicist, Engineer, Geophysicist, Medical Physicist, Meteorologist, Nanotechnology, Teacher, Rocket Scientist (to name but a few)
If you have any further questions leave them in the comments below and we will get back to you.
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Posted By: Dr Darley