Two physics courses which serve as alternatives to general college courses in physics are outlined: physics with astrophysics and physics with electronics. Details are given of the structure of the courses and third year options are specified. (DT)

Describes a course that includes a basic core section comprised of a lecture series integrated with programmed practicals and a project section comprised of activities designed to give the students practice in electronic problem solving. (GS)

Suggests a new approach for teaching secondary school quantum physics. Reviews traditional approaches and presents some characteristics of the three-part "Quantum Physics for Beginners" project, including: quantum physics, quantum mechanics, and a short historical survey. (SK)

Examines which current A-level syllabuses include which bits of particle physics and surveys the many different types of resource available to teachers and students. (Author)

Describes the types of industrial studies course offerings available in higher education. Also discusses the bachelor of science program in industrial studies at Sheffield City Polytechnic. The program, which focuses on science-based industry, places equal emphasis on technological and business inputs. (JN)

Provides information on physics courses at 111 institutions in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Includes (when applicable) descriptions of regularly available and/or honors degree courses, course structure, special entry requirements, additional comments (such as information on alternative courses or transfer requirements), and source of…

Provides information on physics courses at universities and colleges of technology in Scotland. Includes (when applicable) descriptions of regularly available and/or honors degree courses, course structure, special entry requirements, additional comments (such as transfer requirements), and sources for additional information. (JN)

Describes the new physics courses, and course combinations with physics, that were introduced after 1973, and are being offered in addition to the existing four-year sandwich course in applied physics. (GA)

Describes an optional course on applied electrostatics that was offered to electrical engineers in their final year. Topics included the determination of electric fields, nature of the charging process, static electricity in liquids, solid state processes, charged particle applications, and electrostatic ignition. (GS)

Reviews the physics courses regularly available at 16 universities and colleges of technology in Scotland. (SL)

Discusses the role and importance of physics in the engineering curriculum, considering the need for physics knowledge in technology transfer and in preventing architectural disasters. Also discusses preuniversity physics preparation in Saudi Arabia and an optimum engineering physics curriculum, outlining a proposed four-semester physics course.…

Presents a syllabus indicating the essential physics content suggested for all students aged 11-16. Major topic areas include matter, energy, interactions, electronics, and physical quantities. Includes commentary on treatment for low ability students and on additional content related to General Certificate of Education (GCE) and Certificate of…

Presented is the second of a two-part article describing the content of secondary level physics courses taught in Hungarian schools. (SL)

Provides a survey of available full-time, part-time, and sandwich courses which can lead school leavers between the ages of 15 and 23 years to qualifications in pure physics, applied physics, and physics education. (CC)

Describes degree structure, subjects involved, and physics courses offered to students of single honors, as well as double honors, degree programs. (GA)