03PHX

NCEA Level 3 Physics Engineering

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Z. Fishman.


We will develop on the skills and knowledge you learnt in Level 2 Physics. 

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple Physics fields, including the physics of music, mechanics of a rollercoaster, and how electrical components such as a capacitor and an inductor work in an AC circuit. 

This course is focused on the 3 externally assessed standards that are a requirement for entry into university engineering courses.


NOTE: The Assessment Standards shown in 'Credit Information' below include options - (91523 OR 91522)

Course Overview

Term 1
We start the year with the Mechanics external standard, which leads to an optional Internal assessment based on the Physics of Amusement parks.

Term 2
The second term starts with a the practical investigation internal, followed by learning for the Waves external assessment.

Term 3
Most of Term 3 is focussed on the Electricity external assessement, and preparing for practice exams.

Term 4
Revision and exam preparation.

Recommended Prior Learning

You should have gained at least 14 credits in Level 2 Physics including 10 from External standards. Consideration may be given to students who have not met the requirements after discussion with the Head of Physics.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91521 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91526 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
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: 23

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

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.