Level 3 Physics (3PHY)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Stephens, Mr A. Chubb.
Level 3 Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines and leads to a range of rewarding careers such as architecture, astrophysics, climate science & meteorology, engineering, forensics, health science and medicine. Students will continue to develop the ability to use concepts, principles, investigative skills, and models to explain physical phenomena and systems. The course focusses on wave systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and modern physics.
Preferred Prior Learning
2PHY & 2MATH
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
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: 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.