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Physics is the study of the matter and energy that makes up the physical world. It offers an insight into the fundamental ways the world works scientifically and its relationship with technology. This includes topics such as light, sound, heat, movement, forces, atomic physics as well as electricity and magnetism. Ākonga encounter many key scientific ideas and concepts that support study in other science subjects and related areas such as engineering and health science.
This course is designed for ākonga interested in studying sciences, engineering, medicine or veterinary science at tertiary level and other physics-related technical studies at diploma level.
The main themes of the course are mechanics, waves, electricity and modern physics. It builds on the theory already covered in Level 2 Physics, so it is essential that ākonga who intend to study this course have successfully completed NCEA Level 2 Physics and have studied trigonometry, algebra and graphing in Level 2 mathematics.
This course offers 29 credits of which 16 are externally assessed by NCEA examination in November.
NCEA Level 2 Physics or equivalent. Ākonga with limited pre-requisites are advised to contact a physics kaiako to discuss their programme.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91521 | Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a nonlinear relationship | 2 | 4 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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| 91522 | Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context | 2 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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| 91523 | Demonstrate understanding of wave systems | 2 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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| 91524 | Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems | 2 | 6 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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| 91525 | Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics | 2 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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| 91526 | Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems | 2 | 6 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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| 91527 | Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue | 2 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
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