13PHY

Year 13 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. McManaway.

This course is an extension of the content and ideas covered in Level Two Physics. It will cover concepts in Electricity, Mechanics and Waves in a more in-depth manner, ensuring that students have a deeper understanding of many common but seldom thought about ideas. Physics is recommended for courses at tertiary level relating to the medical profession, architecture and design, engineering, electronics, aviation, geology, computing and meteorology, among many others.


Course Overview

Term 1
We revisit the world at the atomic level and start investigating how weird things are in the Quantum world. This is the only compulsory internal assessment and is worth 3 credits.
The second half of the term is dedicated to investigating properties of waves – specifically looking at how light waves interact, why ambulances sound different when they’re coming towards you compared to going away and how instruments work.

Term 2
We will be revisiting the world of mechanics – this time looking much more in depth at the physics of things that go in circles like planets and merry-go-rounds, as well as modelling the physics of playground swings.

Term 3
Once again, we will be revisiting the world of Electricity – focusing on a new range of circuit components and how they work to give different useful circuits.

Term 4
Revision for the external NCEA examination.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have Achieved 15 credits in Year 12 Physics, including Achieved or better in AS91171 (Mechanics) and AS91173 (Electricity). 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Description Type Value
sciPAD Voluntary $20.00
$20.00

Career Pathways

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: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 16
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
A.S. 91526 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems


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: 22
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: 22

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

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.