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Physics
Why pick Physics?
About 50% of 3rd level courses involve science, medicine or technology.
– Physics is usually part of these courses.
– Choosing physics keeps options open.
– Physics can be hard to pick up as a new
subject at 3rd level.
– It is worth taking at least one science
subject.
• 40% of physics graduates earn over €60,000 per annum.
• Physics opens doors to many careers. It is a highly regarded subject at both school and college level.
• Physics graduates can end up in a wide variety of careers.
• It is a good choice if you are interested in science (Physics), technology, astronomy etc.
Content of Course• Content can be divided into
5 general areas– Mechanics– Light/Sound/Waves– Electricity/Magnetism/Electron– Radioactivity/Nuclear Physics– Option – Particle Physics
• There are 24 mandatory practical's – these must be written up. Section A on paper (30%) is based on these.
Good choice on the Paper Paper has two sections
Section A Answer 3 out of 4 questions based on 24 compulsory experiments – 30%
Section B Answer 5 out of 8 questions – 70%. Two questions have a choice within them. One question is based on an optional topic which we always do.
Is Physics Hard?
Like any leaving cert subject
•there is a lot of learning, especially definitions. Formulas are now given.
•Much more detail is required when compared to the junior cert.
•A small number of topics are a difficult.
– However, this is true of all subjects, especially if you take higher level.
• Physics is a two year course –
not two months cramming at
the end!!
• If you like science, are good at
maths and work consistently
then it is a manageable
subject.
Physics HL National Figures
for 2014
• Typically > 70% get a C or higher
• Two thirds do Higher level
• In Loreto most students do higher level
Do you need to be good at Maths to do Physics?
• You need to be able to do calculations,
know basic algebra and geometry.
• You do not have to do H.L. maths for the
leaving .
• About 30% of the marks in the leaving
cert are for maths type questions.
• To do higher level physics you should have an honour in higher level Junior Cert Maths (preferably an A or B).
• This is not compulsory, but you will probably find the subject difficult or opt for Ordinary level.
• People who are good at maths are often good at the type of thinking needed for physics.
Will you like Physics?
• Do you like science?
• Do you like practical work?
• Did you like physics for the junior
cert?
• Do you switch off if a science
programme is on the TV?
Science in Ireland• Ireland has a strong tradition in science
and technology
• Science Foundation Ireland funds a very wide range of research in Ireland
• Many of the top technology companies now have large operations in Ireland
• If you are interested in science there are opportunities for you in Ireland
• Physics graduates are very employable