Physics Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.
Physics Level 3
This course involves study of the key concepts of Physics to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area.
Physics study includes waves, mechanics, relativity, particle physics, electricity and introduction to quantum physics and nuclear physics.
This course is a prerequisite for entry into many University and Polytechnic Course pathways.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with students having the opportunity to gain up to 25 credits at L3.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91524 Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems External 6 Credits
AS91521 Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship Internal 4 Credits
Term 2
AS91523 Demonstrate understanding of wave systems External 4 Credits
Term 3
AS91526 Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems External 6 Credits
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
An achieved or above in two or more achievement standards in Physics 2 in the derived grade exam.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Physics workbook $20.
OsPEN Lectures (University of Waikato).
Assessment Information
Assessments91524 Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems External 6 Credits
91521 Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship Internal 4 Credits
91523 Demonstrate understanding of wave systems External 4 Credits
91526 Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems External 6 Credits
Total Credits= 20
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.
Pathway Tags
Physics: Engineer, Pilot, Medicine, Physicist, Meteorology, Geophysics, Astronomy, Medical Radiation Technician,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.