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 an understanding of the world around them. This course builds upon the 12SCI course. Students from other Science courses at Level 2 will be able to continue their learning in that field, and broaden their understanding of Science.

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, and the pros and cons of the use of Nuclear energy 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.