13PHY

Level 3 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Johnston.

This course aims to empower students with the ability to critically analyse a situation and approach a new situation with confidence, while gaining knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of Physics. Topics covered include Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Waves and Nuclear Physics. Students are encouraged to use scientific methods to challenge their current thinking.

Your teachers are keen to help you understand more about the Universe and value the study of Physics.

We aim to present an interesting course that will be relevant to those intending to study Physics at a tertiary institute, as well as students completing their Physics education at Level 3. Some activities will be student-centred and without teacher control. 

Some students may decide to sit the Scholarship paper. Your teacher will be able to advise you about this. Should you have any difficulties during the year, don't hesitate to ask your teacher for help at the earliest occasion. Asking questions is expected in Physics lessons.

Course Overview

Term 1
Modern Physics and Mechanics

Term 2
Electricity and Application of Physics internal

Term 3
Waves

Term 4
Revision and external exams

Recommended Prior Learning

15 credits in NCEA Level 2 Physics, including BOTH externally-assessed Achievement Standards.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 16
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91522 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91523 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91524 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91525 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91526 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.