St Paul’s College (Ponsonby) St Paul’s College (Ponsonby)

Year 13 Physics

13PHY
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Sharma.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 12 (NCEA Level 2) Physics


Year 13 Physics enables students to develop knowledge and a coherent understanding of the physical world. It also encourages students to develop investigative skills and provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes on which scientific investigation depends. The course also helps to develop students’ interest in and understanding of the knowledge and processes of Physics which form the basis of many future careers. 

This course provides practical and theoretical experience for students who wish to pursue further tertiary studies in the fields of Physics and as such a future career in pathways such as civil engineering, aerospace engineering, energy analyst and automotive engineering

There is internal standard that have a total credit value of 4 credits. There is three external standards that have a total of 16 credits, which will be assessed in the end of the year NCEA Level 3 External Exams. Overall there are 20 credits at Level 3, offered in this course.



Departments:

Science


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