Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Level 3 Science

13SCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms N. Marriott.

Entry Criteria

NoEntry 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 


FAQs:

Can I take another science subject as well as 13SCI?

No. The standards assessed are taken from the other specialist science courses and may not be assessed in more than one course.


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.