Physics (Y13)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: David Anastasi.
Students will explore four areas of Physics; Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and Waves. Students will develop their science capabilities, relating more sophisticated physics Concepts to the world around them. This course will give students a rounded understanding of physics principals and how they relate to the world and society as well as preparing students for more advanced study.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Mechanics
Term 2
modern Physics and Waves
Term 3
Electromagnetism
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory attendance of level 2 Physics
The Level 3 Physics Course builds on the Level 2 one. There are three externally assessed units: Waves, Electricity, and Mechanics. There are two internally assessed standards: Modern physics (3.5), and Application of Physics (3.2). The latter has been offered in the context of Mechanics and again, in Electricity, but more recently, in Modern Physics.
Pathway
Health Science and Medicine, Architecture, Engineering in all its forms, Meteorology, Astronomy, Software design, Aerospace, Rocketry, Geology
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
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
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
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.