NCEA Level 3 Physics 301
PHY301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr T. Holt
Recommended Prior LearningCompulsory: 14 credits in Level 2 Physics Achievement standards with at least 8 being from external standards.
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.
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Course Overview
Term 1
Waves and Mechanics part 1
Term 2
Mechanics part 2 and 3.1 practical task
Term 3
Electricity and electromagnetism
Term 4
Revsion
Assessment Policy & Procedures
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Scipad workbook is used for classwork and homework ($30).