NCEA Level 2 Physics
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Miss M. Ashford.
Students will gain an understanding of fundamental physical world concepts and laws to solve quantitative, real-world, problems. This will prepare them for further study in Physics. Students will develop their understanding of nuclear and atomic physics, mechanics, waves and electromagnetism. They will learn the application of the above in the real world via a range of practical activities, experiments and demonstrations.
In Mechanics students will learn about free-fall, circular motion, inertia, momentum and projectile motion. In Electromagnetism students will learn about DC circuits, electric fields and magnetic fields. In Waves students will learn about how light reflects and refracts in different situations.
This course is essential for students who intend to study Level 3 Physics. Students who intend to study Engineering or Biomedical Science at University should take this course.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that students have taken 1SGEN - Science General and were confident in Level 1 Mechanics and Level 1 Algebra.
This course is numeracy rich and requires students to solve algebraic equations. We recommend that students are also taking Mathematics with Algebra.
Pathway
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: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
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