Year 13 8PHX – Physics (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Miss K. Murray.
Why this course:
Study of Physics is particularly good for developing logical and conceptual thinking skills. Students who are ‘practical’ with an analytical mind will do well in this course. Physics is most important for further study in engineering, medicine or physical science and will benefit most other future courses. It has applications to many hobbies, sports and everyday life!
Course information:
The course involves the application of physics, technological developments and their interaction with the lives of people. Physical phenomena are investigated descriptively and mathematically.
The major topics are mechanics including circular and simple harmonic motion, DC electricity, electromagnetism, wave motion, AC electricity and modern physics.
Level 3 Physics is appropriate for students intending to go on to tertiary study and for students whose formal education will go no further, but enjoy understanding what makes the world tick.
Prerequisites
Achievement in at least 2 Level 2 Physics externals with minimum of Merit grades (including AS91524-Mechanics) or by approval by the Teacher in Charge of Physics and HoLA (Ms Murray). Studying 8MAT or 8MAC is also highly recommended.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
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Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
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Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
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Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
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Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
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.