PH300
Level 3 Physics
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AIM:
Year 13 Physics builds on the concepts of Year 12 Physics and equips students for the NCEA
Level 3 Achievement Standards. It also provides an interesting course of study of the physical
world for general educational interest and career advancement.
OBJECTIVES/COURSE CONTENT:
On completing this course students should be able to:
• understand the concepts and principles of Physics and their use in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
• demonstrate the skills of investigation, problem solving, experimentation and communication.
• link the Physics learned with applications, technologies and the lives of people.
COURSE CONTENT:
The Year 13 course concentrates more on practical work and the understanding of ideas rather than solving problems mathematically. The course covers motion (including rotational and simple Harmonic motion) waves, electromagnetism (complex circuit analysis and alternating current theory) and atomic Physics.
Year 13 Physics builds on the concepts of Year 12 Physics and equips students for the NCEA
Level 3 Achievement Standards. It also provides an interesting course of study of the physical
world for general educational interest and career advancement.
OBJECTIVES/COURSE CONTENT:
On completing this course students should be able to:
• understand the concepts and principles of Physics and their use in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
• demonstrate the skills of investigation, problem solving, experimentation and communication.
• link the Physics learned with applications, technologies and the lives of people.
COURSE CONTENT:
The Year 13 course concentrates more on practical work and the understanding of ideas rather than solving problems mathematically. The course covers motion (including rotational and simple Harmonic motion) waves, electromagnetism (complex circuit analysis and alternating current theory) and atomic Physics.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A set of 2 workbooks are provided by the department for use as texts. However, if a student wishes to write in her workbook, she can purchase them at a cost of $30.
Students also need a graphic calculator.
It is of benefit to students to bring a laptop to lessons although they will not be disadvantaged academically if they do not. They may need to access a Chromebook from school instead.
Recommended Prior Learning
12 or more Level 2 Physics credits (including Physics 2.4 (AS91171)
and Physics 2.6 (AS91173).
Other students may be considered at the discretion of the
HoD Science.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91526 v2 | Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems | 3 |
E |
6 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91525 v2 | Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91524 v2 | Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems | 3 |
E |
6 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91523 v2 | Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91521 v2 | Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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