NCEA Level 3 Science General
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.
This option is advised for those who are looking at doing Science at Level 3 NCEA (Year 13). All standards are internally assessed (There are no external exams).
This General Science course provides the opportunity to study practical aspects of Science within Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Biology and Education for Sustainability topics.
It could provide pathways in SIT Science courses and Environmental studies. This course offers the chance for a subject endorsement with the external focusing on the topic of sustainability.
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 Science (L2SCG).
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost $12.5
Assessment Information
All assessments are internal (no external exams).PLEASE NOTE THE ASSESSMENTS LISTED HERE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING OF CLASS SELECTION AND STAFFING.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
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.
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.