13SCI

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.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91393 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91411 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91415 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91525 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91604 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91606 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.