L3 Physics (L3PHY)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Bishop.
The course builds on knowledge and skills gained in L2 Physics, preparing students for tertiary education and careers requiring a high level of specialist Physical understanding. Topics include Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. This course is not suitable for students who are taking Gateway.
Recommended Prior Learning
Automatic entry will be given to students who have gained 16 credits from L2PHY.
This must include at least 2 of AS91170, AS91171, AS91173 and Achievement in Maths AS91261.
Must also be taking L3MTS or L3MTC.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 for Write in Workbooks
2 x 1B5 Exercise books or A4 Ring binder & Refill
Graph Paper
Calculator
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.
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NZQA Info
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 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
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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: 26
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.
Pathway Tags
Engineering, Physicist, Medicine, Architecture, Aviation, Telecommunications, Astronomer, Geologist, Surveyor,
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Disclaimer
The Standards offered are correct at time of writing
Course content may change by the start of the year