Level 3 Physics for Engineers
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Reddy.
This course is designed to cater for students whose chosen career pathway leads to tertiary study at the University of Auckland School of Engineering and continues straight on from the end of Level Two Physics. It includes the three external exams (Mechanics, Electricity and Waves) that are required pre-requisites for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering. Students who aren't planning on studying Engineering at the UoA are welcome to select this course if they wish because it aligns with their future learning pathways and careers, but may wish to consider the "Physics for Everyone" course that doesn't include the Waves external and has an additional Internal assessment instead.
The course is supported by PowerPoint presentations and computer animations aid understanding by allowing complex concepts to be visualised. Through demonstrations and experiments students experience physical events in the real world and are able to determine mathematical relationships. Course workbooks are used to improve problem solving skills and test the application of theory to real life contexts. Research and class discussions further enhance the students understanding and enjoyment of the course. The course builds upon the L2 Physics Extended course and expands the students’ knowledge of physics and its applications. It is recommended that students at least study 3MAE or 3MAC.
Physics is an important pre-requisite for most science, engineering, technology, medical, electrical, aviation, geology, energy management and oceanography courses.
Who would be interested in this course?
Courses are open to any student, however this course is recommended for students who have a complete understanding of the concepts of Physics from Level Two, and are ready to start straight into the Level Three learning.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Exercise book: 1B5
Stationery: Blue/black/red pen, HB pencil, eraser, ruler
NZQA Approved calculator recommended
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
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Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
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Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
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Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
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Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
This Modern Physics standard will be optional in this course. However, if you wish to attempt the Physics scholarship external at the end of the year, then attempting this internal standard is strongly recommended.