13PHY - Physics NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Milne.
13PHY - Physics NCEA Level 3
Aims of the Course:
This course prepares students for Scholarship Physics and for future pathways in Physics/Engineering.
Topics:
Topics covered in this subject include a wide range of physics contexts - these include Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Modern/Nuclear Physics.
Applications of physics also include the study of satellites, gravity and orbital motion.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in Level 2 Physics, including one External
Pathway
Scholarship Physics
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.