Level 3 Physics for Everyone

This course is designed to cater for students whose chosen career pathway involves tertiary study at degree level at any University, or a Trades course in the Sciences, and continues straight on from the end of Level Two Physics.  Students who may be considering going to Auckland University to study the Bachelor of Engineering should choose the "Physics for Engineers" option instead as that has the three externals required to enter that course.

This course will prepare students for any other further study in Sciences, including medical pathways, Bachelor of Sciences, trades courses in electricity or building, and wide range of other specialisms.

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. Videos, research and class discussions further enhance the students understanding and enjoyment of the course. The course builds upon the L2 Physics course and expands the students’ knowledge of physics and its applications. For the best learning opportunities, it is recommended that students also study 3MAC as the skills taught in that course are directly relevant to the equations used in physics.

Physics is an important pre-requisite for most science, engineering, technology, medical, electrical, aviation, geology, energy management, oceanography qualifications at tertiary level.