To enable students to 

  • Develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
  • Construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science and other disciplines;
  • Appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
  • Develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
  • Develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
  • Understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
  • Make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and
  • Be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.