NCEA Level 2 Physics 201
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Pivac.
Physics 201
This course aims to introduce important basic concepts, principles and models in Physics, and helps students apply these to explain physical phenomena. Areas of study may include Mechanics, Electricity, Waves, and Nuclear Physics. Practical skills will continue to be developed from previous years' Science study.
It is highly recommended that students who selected PHY201 are also selecting the External Maths course as a co-requisite
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Scipad workbook, used for classwork and homework ($25), is recommended.
Pathway
Physics is a fundamental Science which will lead to many career options such as Engineering, Medicine, Architecture and other technical subjects. It is also a well respected subject that employers view highly when looking at what students have studied at school.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-02, Week: 2022-06-02
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Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
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Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism