Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Level 3 Science

13SCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms N. Marriott.

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. 

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 




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.