13PHY

13 Physics (13PHY)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rosa Hughes-Currie.

13 Physics

This course leads to tertiary study in physics, engineering, architecture and other areas. You will use mathematics skills to solve complex problems about mechanical and waves systems, as well as learn about the nature of light and atoms.

Course Components

  • Develop physics skills to a higher level
  • Understand and use the special language of physics
  • Incorporate uncertainties in practical work and conclusions
  • Study linear and rotational mechanics, waves and atomic physics

Course Overview

Term 1
Learning about standing waves, diffraction and Doppler effect for the waves external and completing a report for the physics in context internal assessment.

Term 2
Learning about collisions, momentum, gravity and rotation for the mechanics external, and completing the modern physics internal assessment.

Term 3
Learning about rotational kinematics and simple harmonic motion for the mechanics external. Further assessment opportunity for the internal assessments.

Term 4
Revision for the external exams.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Level 2 Physics 12 credits including one external or special dispensation from the Head of Science.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific Calculator

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 6 credits

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: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91522 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91523 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91524 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91525 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

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.