NCEA Level 3 Physics 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Pivac.
Physics 301
The course further develops concepts introduced at Level 2, and introduces more advanced ideas. It aims to help students understand and use concepts, principles and models to explain physical phenomena, systems and devices. Areas of study include translational, rotational and simple harmonic motion, waves, and Practical Physics.
UE Approved Subject
Course Overview
Term 1
Waves and 3.2 research task ( the Physics of Musical instruments)
Mechanics part 1
Term 2
Mechanics part 2 and 3.1 practical task (4 credit internal assessment - practical investigation)
Term 3
Electricity and electromagnetism - basics.
Then a choice between completing the Electricity topic or the 3.7 internal assessment (3 credits) - Use Physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a Socio scientific issue
Term 4
Revsion for external exams
Recommended Prior Learning
Compulsory: 12 credits in Level 2 Physics Achievement standards with at least 4 being from external standards.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Scipad workbook is strongly recommended for classwork and homework ($30).
Pathway
Physics 301 is an essential subject for those students considering further study and careers in Engineering, Medicine, some areas of IT, Architecture and other technical subjects
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: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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.
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Software Developer, Chemist, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer,