2PHY

Level 2 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Reddy.

Through demonstrations and experiments, students will experience physical events in the real world and describe mathematical relationships between different variables. The entire course is supported by PowerPoint presentations and computer animations aid understanding by allowing complex concepts to be visualised. Course workbooks are used to improve problem solving skills and test the application of theory to real life contexts. Videos, research and class discussions further enhance the students understanding and enjoyment of the course. 

Important pre-requisite for most science, engineering, technology, medicine, electrical, aviation, applied geology, energy management, oceanography, etc.






Who would be interested in this course?

This course is designed to cater for students:

- with a general interest in physics and how it affects the world around them, and reviews key concepts from Year 11 Science before pushing into the higher level concepts of Level Two.

- whose chosen career pathway leads to tertiary study within Physics, Engineering or related fields and continues straight on from the end of Year 11 Science.

- this course is open to any student, however having chosen a Year 11 Physics focused course is an advantage.



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Exercise book: 1B5
Stationery: Blue/black/red pen, HB pencil, eraser, ruler
NZQA Approved calculator recommended

Pathway

Important pre-requisite for most science, engineering, technology, medicine, electrical, aviation, applied geology, energy management, oceanography, etc.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 4
External Assessed Credits: 12
Optional Credits Available: 7
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 3
Optional External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91170 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91172 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 7
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0