Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 3 Physics

L3PHY
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Criteria

For entry into L3 Physics the student will have achieved in at least 13 credits at NCEA Level 2 Physics.  The following 10 credits must be included in these 13 credits - passed at least at Achieved level.

Internal

Achieved (or better) in AS 91168 (Physics 2.1) Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship (4 credits).

External

Achieved (or better) in AS 91171 (Physics 2.4) Demonstrate understanding of mechanics (6 credits),

OR

Achieved (or better) in AS 91173 (Physics 2.6) Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism (6 credits).

Level 3 Physics is aimed at students intending to take up a career in Physical Sciences.  It provides a pathway for study at university.  

This is a comprehensive course focusing on Waves, Mechanics and Electricity/Electromagnetism.  

It is a pre-requisite for many Science-based careers, as well as professional Engineering.

Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Information

Achievement Standard 91522 will be assessed by way of an open-book, research-based, report.
Achievement Standard 91521 will be assessed by way of an experiment involving working in pairs for data collection followed by individual analysis and reporting of findings.
Achievement Standard 91525 will be assessed by way of closed-book testing and will have a reassessment opportunity.
Achievement Standards 91523 and 91524 are External Standards assessed in November by way of exam.
Students can request entry for Scholarship Physics and will be given access to resources to follow a (largely) self-taught programme.

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetist, Software Developer, Pathologist, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Electronics Engineer



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
• 1 x lined refill

• 1 x 14K8 Graph paper 

• 1 x Lever-arch ring binder

• Pens and pencils

• 1 x Clear plastic ruler

• Scientific Calculator would be an advantage, but not essential.

										

								


				





    

        
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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.