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.
External
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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.