Level 3 Science - Physics (PHY303)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. King.
A development of the topics studied in Year 12 Physics with the introduction of Simple Harmonic Motion, Waves and AC Electricity. The emphasis is on a practical, descriptive approach as well as a mathematical one, linking physics to everyday life (the mathematical level is not beyond that completed in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics). Physics is fundamental to Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
Students can selected to complete either the internal AS91522 or AS91527 instead of one of the externals.
Students need to be aware that some tertiary courses require students to have passed the three externals for entry.
Course Overview
Term 1
Mechanics part one
Modern Physics
Term 2
Waves
Internal report writing OR Electricity part one
Term 3
Mechanics part two
Electricity part two
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
1 x 1B5 exercise book, Scientific calculator, $25 sciPAD external (recommended) – can be purchased through the College
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x 1B5 exercise book, Scientific calculator, $30 sciPAD external (recommended) – purchased through the College
Pathway
Students who are interested in science and have demonstrated capacity to engage in learning. This course is essential if student wish to pursue a career in engineering, architecture, technology and various health science courses.
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 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
Assessments:
Term: 2021-07-06, Week: 2021-07-06
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Assessments:
Term: 2021-07-06, Week: 2021-07-06
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: 25
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
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