13PHY
This course requires 2 options.

13 Physics (13PHY)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rosa Hughes-Currie.

13 Physics

This course leads to tertiary study in Physics and other areas. It is desirable that you have good Maths skills.

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, electromagnetism, waves and atomic physics
  • A self-directed extension standard is available in addition to coursework

Course Overview

Term 1
Learning for Waves external and Physics in Context Internal.

Term 2
Learning for Mechanics external and Modern Physics Internal.

Term 3
Learning for Mechanics External and FAO for internals.

Term 4
Revision for Externals.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Level 2 Physics 12 credits including one external 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific Calculator

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 7 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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.

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
3
3
3
3
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
4
4
4
4
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
6
6
6
6
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
3
3
3
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.