Level 3 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Casey.
Level 3 Physics continues the work covered in Level 2 at a more complex level. Topics are Mechanics (external); Nuclear Physics, a research based standard and a practical investigation (internals). An optional Electricity external is also possible.
It is important to have achieved success in 02 Physics, particularly in Mechanics, before moving on to 03 Physics.
Level 3 Physics is highly recommended for students intending to take Engineering or Medicine. Other career paths include Science, Telecommunications, Computing hardware and software, Meteorology, Geology and more.
Course Overview
Term 1
Physics Investigation
Mechanics
Term 2
Mechanics concludes
Nuclear Physics
Term 3
Electricity standard (possible)
Physics Report (Rainbow's End)
Term 4
Exam prep.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Physics. A Merit in the Mechanics external is recommended.
Level 2 Math with algebra and trigonometry.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Scientific calculator
Hard cover 2B8 note book
Graph Paper
Pathway
Career pathways include Engineering, Medicine, Science, Telecommunications, Computing hardware and software, Meteorology, Geology and more.
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.
Total Credits Available: 29 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
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Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 29
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.