L3 Physics
Subject Description
This course involves study of the key concepts of Physics to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area.
Physics study includes waves, mechanics, relativity, particle physics, electricity and introduction to quantum physics and nuclear physics.
This course is a prerequisite for entry into many University and Polytechnic Course pathways.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with students having the opportunity to gain up to 25 credits at L3.
Required Prior Learning
Minimum entry requirement is 16 credits in L2 Physics (including Mechanics and Electricity - at Merit/Excellence level advisable) or if given HOD approval. A solid grounding in Algebra and Trigonometry is expected.
Subject Costs
Attending Field Trip (optional) $100. Course Book $30
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.