Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Physics: towards a theory of everything

Can physics help us to explain everything? A grounding in the main ideas of physics, from Galileo to Hawking, will enable you to understand the current realism/anti realism debate.

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Key course information

Dates
14/01/14 - 18/03/14

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £104
Senior fee: £104
Concession: £52

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HS002

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

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humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

We will examine many of the important ideas in classical and quantum mechanics: Heat, gases, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and atomic and nuclear physics will be covered carefully and in historical order. We will also discuss the realism and anti-realism debate which underpins the basis of scientific truth.

What topics will we cover?

Examine the important ideas in classical and quantum mechanics; heat, gases, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and atomic and nuclear physics will be covered carefully and in historical order.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Identify and analyse the main theories and ideas in the realism/anti-realism debate.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

GCSE level knowledge of physics or science is recommended. The course will take you beyond A level in the ideas of physics but without the mathematical content.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Lectures, with notes, slides, demonstration experiments, some video and discussions. Students will do some simple exercises and experiments to aid their understanding.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No examinations, materials or equipment are required, nor are any extra costs incurred. The few books recommended are available from the public libraries.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 254 of the 12/13 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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