Year 13 Physics
13PHY Subject Description13 Physics is a Level 3 Science Course that is a purely Physics course. There are 4 internal standards that have a total credit value of 13 credits. There is one 4 credit external standard which will be assessed in the end of year NCEA Level 3 External Exams. Overall there are 17 credits at Level 3, offered in this course.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Modern (Nuclear) Physics
Application of Physics in a real-life context
Term 2
Application of Physics in a real-life context
Practical Physics Investigation
Term 3
Practical Physics Investigation
Responding to a Socio-scientific Issue
Understanding Waves
Term 4
Understanding Waves
Career Pathways
Mechanical Engineering Technician, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Electrical Engineering Technician
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$40 Scientific Calculator compulsory