Level 2 Physics 201
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Francis.
This course enables students to develop foundation knowledge in mechanics, electricity and electromagnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Future vocational pathways include: Engineering, aviation, medical and health professions, computer technology, telecommunication, education, renewable energy, architecture, manufacturing, seismology, astronomy, meteorology and geophysics.
Internals:
Atomic and nuclear physics: (3cr) Models of the atom, nuclear transformations.
Physics relevant to a selected context: (3cr) Seatbelts and airbags in car crashes.
Externals:
Mechanics (6cr): Study of motion, forces, momentum and energy.
Electricity (6cr): static electricity; DC electricity; electromagnetism.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have completed a Level 1 Science course such as 92047 (energy in a physical system) with a minimum of and achieved grade. Alternatively, students must have completed 92045 (demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation with a minimum of an achieved grade. Students must also have a minimum of an achieved grade in the MCAT achievement standard in the NCEA Level 1 Mathematics course or at the discretion of the Head of the Department.
Pathway
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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
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