Physics Level 3
PHY3 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.
Recommended Prior LearningAn achieved or above in two or more achievement standards in Physics 2 in the derived grade exam.
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
Assessment Information
Assessments
91524 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
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPhysics workbook $20.
OsPEN Lectures (University of Waikato).