NCEA Level 3 Physics
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Miss M. Ashford.
Students will develop their understanding of physical world concepts and laws to solve quantitative, real-world, problems. This will prepare them for further study in Physics as they build knowledge on how physics laws have evolved over the past. Students will develop their understanding of modern physics, mechanical systems, wave systems and electrical systems.
They will learn the application of the above in the real world via a range of practical activities, experiments and demonstrations.
This course is suitable for students who wish to pursue further study in Physics, such as through Engineering or Biomedical Science. Please note that some universities require Engineering students to have passed all 3 external exams.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that students have gained at least 16 credits at NCEA Level 2 Physics as this Level 3 course builds on Level 2.
This course is numeracy rich and requires students to use algebraic skills. We recommend that students take this course with Calculus.
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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.
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