PHY2

Level 2 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Francis.

This course enables students to develop foundation knowledge in mechanics, electricity and electromagnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.

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 an 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 algebra  achievement standard in the NCEA Level 1 Mathematics course or at the discretion of the Head of the Physics Department.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific calculator

Pathway

Future vocational pathways include: Engineering, aviation, medical and health professions, computer technology, telecommunication, education, renewable energy, architecture, manufacturing, seismology, astronomy, meteorology and geophysics.

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91169 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91172 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0