Level 3 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms N. Marriott.
Level 3 Science
Students who take this course will continue to develop a scientific understanding of the world around them. Students who have studied any science course at Level 2 can continue to broaden their understanding of Science in this option at Level 3.
Topics include:
- The science of the thermoregulatory system in humans
- Investigating what exoplanets are and how humans found them
- Chemistry of batteries and electroplating
- Modern Physics
- Advantages and disadvantages of wind farms in New Zealand
- Human Evolution
Entry Criteria
Entry into Level 3 Science requires successful completion of any Level 2 Science course (A minimum of 14 credits at Achieved level or higher). It is recommended that students have Achieved in Internal assessments at Level 2 in order to have the best preparation for this course.
Students must also meet the requirements to study a Level 3 NCEA Award.
Restrictions apply:
Level 3 Science can not be studied while enrolled in any other Science course.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
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Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.