Year 13 Physics (PHY)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
Year 13 Physics
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Experimental and scientific research skills
- Mechanics
- Wave Systems
- AC and DC electrical circuits
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 19 credits
2 internally assessed make up 7 credits
2 externally assessed make up 12 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Fraser, Mr Kelly, Mrs Metelerkamp
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 2 Physics with consistent Achievement
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $30 for the course workbook.
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Continuing Physics course at university level, Engineering, Medicine and other Health Sciences, Veterinary Science and Architecture
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
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: 19
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.