PHY301

Level 3 Physics 301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Francis.

The PhyUE course prepares students for Physics related vocational pathways such as: Engineering, aviation, medical and health professions, computer technology, telecommunication, education, renewable energy, architecture, manufacturing, seismology, astronomy, meteorology and geophysics.

In this course, we will cover the following:

Internal: Application of Physics to a selected context: (3cr) Geostationary and low Earth orbit satellites.

Optional internal: (3cr) Research and report on nuclear fusion and renewable energy.

Externals

Mechanical systems (6cr): translational motion; circular motion and gravity; rotating and oscillatory systems.

Electrical systems (6cr): resistors, capacitors and inductors in direct current (DC) and Alternating current (AC) circuits.

Wave systems (4cr): Doppler effect; standing waves; resonance.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students must also have completed the Phy2 course with a minimum of Achieved in AS 91171 (mechanics) AND in AS 91173 (electricity) AND a minimum of Achieved in the algebra and graphs achievement standards in NCEA level 2 Mathematics, or at the discretion of the Head of Department.

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: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 3 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. 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: 19
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: 19

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.