13PHY

Level 3 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Tsai.

Physics is the study of the physical world around us, including motion of objects, forces, gravity, and electromagnetism. Knowledge of Physics is a requirement for entry to university courses in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Structural, Civil, and Electrical), Architectural Design, and Surveying. 

Course Description:

  • Experimental Methods: Measurement and analysis of physical systems. Accuracy and reliability of data.
  • Mechanical System: Translational, Rotational, and Simple Harmonic Motion.
  • Electrical Systems: Direct Current electricity, Electromagnetic Induction, Capacitors, and Alternating Current electricity.
  • Wave Systems: Standing Waves, Interference Patterns, and the Doppler Effect.  
  • Atom, Photons, and Nuclei: An Introduction to Quantum Physics and Relativity.

Course Overview

Term 1
Mechanical Systems including Rigid bodies in the contexts of Translational, Rotational and Oscillational Motions.
Investigate non-linear relationship physics systems with uncertainty and accuracy analysis.

Term 2
Electrical Systems in the context of Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors in both DC and AC Circuits.
Wave systems in the context of Interference, Standing Wave, and the Doppler Effect.

Term 3
Wave systems in the context of Interference, Standing Wave, and the Doppler Effect.
Modern Physics in the context of Quantum Physics and its application in modern technologies.

Term 4
Revision of NCEA exams

Recommended Prior Learning

Two external passes at Level 2 Physics or HOF approval.

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91521 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5

A.S. 91523 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91524 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91526 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

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.

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