Physics 2
Course Aims
Physics 2 is intended for people who want to do Honours Physics in third and fourth year, and also for others who do not wish to continue with Physics beyond second year. The course will increase your interest
in Physics, extend your education, train you in particular techniques and inform you of modern
developments in Physics. The skills you learn in Physics can be transferred to a wide variety of careers in
other Physical Sciences, in Engineering, in the Biological Sciences and in many sectors of industry.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course you should:
- have an improved and deeper understanding of the basic laws of Physics than at the end of first year, and
know when and how to apply them in a wider range of contexts;
- know the experimental basis of these laws, and appreciate how they fit together;
- be able to solve problems by applying these laws;
- be able to apply mathematics, particularly to describe continuous change with time and continuous
distributions of charge and matter;
- know the definitions of many technical terms used in Physics;
- be familiar with experimental equipment;
- know how to make measurements and assess their accuracy;
- be able to keep laboratory records, to write reports and to use the Library to research a subject of your choice.