Physics Level 2
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.
This course explores essential aspects of Physics for students aspiring to physics related careers (engineering, architecture, medicine, trades, etc). The course is made up of two semesters: Semester A - Electrical Engineering and Semester B - Mechanics and Motion
This course is a strongly recommend for Level 3 Physics.
Option Overview
Semester A
Electrical Engineering
Learning for Electicity and Electromagnetism External
Unit Standard on Electric Circuits
Unit Standard of Electronics
Semester B
Mechanics and Motion
Investigation internal
Application of physics internal
Optional Mechanics External - highly recommended for students wanting to follow an engineering pathway.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Science or HOD approval. Level 1 Mechanics strongly recommended.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 29 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Physics: Engineer, Pilot, Medicine, Physicist, Meteorology, Geophysics, Astronomy, Medical Radiation Technician,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.