Physics – De La Salle
Graduate Program

Physics

Senior Cycle Physics

Programmes and Levels

All students follow Higher Level curriculum. Students who choose to complete the examination at Ordinary Level do so after the pre-exams in Sixth Year.

Subject Aims

The three main aims are

* Prepare the student to sit the Leaving Cert physics examination at an appropriate level and fulfil their potential at that level.

* Develop the students’ appreciation, interest and enthusiasm in physics and that students will extend their learning of the subject outside the curriculum.

* Provide students who go on the study physics, the other sciences, engineering and other related areas of study at third level and beyond a solid foundation for their further education.

Subject Teacher

Mr Con Lynch, BSc, PGDip in Ed, MSc

Options

In 2018/2019, the options are:

* 4th year: Physics/Biology/Geography

* 5th year: Physics/History/Accounting

* 6th year: Physics/History/Accounting

Time Allocation

In the academic year 2018/2019, the time allocated to physics is as follows:

* 4th year: 5 class periods per week.

* 5th year: 6 class periods per week.

* 6th year: 5 class periods per week.

Topics

* Mechanics

* Geometrical Optics

* Waves

* Heat

* Electricity

* Electromagnetism

* Modern Physics

* Particle Physics

De La Salle Contact Info

De La Salle College Macroom

Macroom Co. Cork

Barrack Ln, Gurteenroe, Co. Cork P12X409

026-41832

office@dlsmacroom.ie

 

 

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