Level 3 Physics
Course Description
Delivered by NetNZ
The Level Three Physics Course is for students who are interested in science and wish to widen their understanding of the principles relevant in the physical world and further develop their problem solving skills.
Goals:
1. Promote a view of physics as a human activity, including its applications, technological developments and relevance to the lives of people.
2. Develop student’s knowledge and understanding of physical phenomena.
3. Develop student’s skills of investigation and enquiry.
Recommended Prior Learning
A minimum of 10 credits from level 2 physics. Ideally Waves, Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Nuclear Physics should have been studied previously
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
None specified
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.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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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.