Advanced Level Physical Science

Engineering Stream: Combined Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and ICT — The Complete Student Guide

Prof. Dr. Larry Adams and Dr. Lance Adams

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Contents

1. How to Use This Book

Part One: The A/L Pathway

1. Chapter 1: The A/L System and the Physical Science Stream
2. Chapter 2: From the A/L to University and the Engineering Profession
3. Chapter 3: How to Study, How to Be Examined

Part Two: Combined Mathematics

1. Chapter 4: Algebra and Functions
2. Chapter 5: Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, and Complex Numbers
3. Chapter 6: Calculus
4. Chapter 7: Mechanics, Probability, and Statistics

Part Three: Physics

1. Chapter 8: Measurement, Units, Errors, and Vectors
2. Chapter 9: Mechanics
3. Chapter 10: Oscillations, Waves, Sound, and Light
4. Chapter 11: Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter
5. Chapter 12: Electricity and Magnetism
6. Chapter 13: Electronics and Modern Physics

Part Four: Chemistry

1. Chapter 14: Atomic Structure, Periodicity, and Chemical Bonding
2. Chapter 15: The Mole, Gases, Solutions, and Energetics
3. Chapter 16: Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Electrochemistry
4. Chapter 17: Inorganic Chemistry
5. Chapter 18: Organic Chemistry

Part Five: Information and Communication Technology

1. Chapter 19: ICT Fundamentals, Data Representation, and Digital Logic
2. Chapter 20: Operating Systems and Networks
3. Chapter 21: System Analysis and Design, and Databases
4. Chapter 22: Programming, Web Development, the Internet of Things, and New Trends

Part Six: Putting It Together

1. Chapter 23: How the Four Subjects Connect in Engineering Practice
2. Chapter 24: Planning the Two Years and Beyond

References

1. A. Textbooks and Reference Works
2. B. Research and Standards
3. C. Web and Official-Document Sources (accessed October 2026)
4. D. Official Bodies to Consult for Current Requirements