Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Level 3 Physics

13PHY
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Li.

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 3 Physics requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in Physics (14 or more credits at a minimum of Achieved level). Level 3 Physics is mainly externally assessed, so Achievement in both external assessments in Level 2 is highly recommended.

Students must also meet the requirements to study a Level 3 NCEA Award.


Level 3 Physics

This course is excellent preparation for university Physics and covers a wide range of topics and skills, including the study of planetary motion, oscillations, AC circuits, and the Doppler Effect. The broad topics are mechanical, wave and electrical systems.



Learning Areas:

Science



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.