Level 2 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Khan.
Objectives:
- To develop an understanding of concepts, principles and models in physics;
- To develop the ability to use concepts, principles and models to explain physical phenomena;
- To appreciate how physics and physics-based applications impact on society
- To determine relationships, patterns and trends;
- To identify and explain applications of concepts and principles in physics.
Content:
- Practical Physics – Investigation leading to a non-linear mathematical relationship.
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Waves – Light and Waves
- Mechanics – Motion, Forces, Momentum and Energy.
- Electricity – Static and DC Electricity, Electromagnetism.
Future Areas of interest and study: Tertiary study in physics, medicine, radiography, veterinary science, sports science, engineering, architecture, electronics and other technological subjects.
Course Overview
Term 1
Atomic and Nuclear Physics - AS 91172
Demonstrate Understanding of Waves - AS 91170
Term 2
Demonstrate Understanding of Mechanics - 91171
Term 3
Demonstrate Understanding of Electricity and Electromagnetism - 91173
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 Physics
Pathway
This course leads on to Y13 Physics and is a pre-requisite for taking Y13 Physics.
Tertiary study in physics, medicine, radiography, veterinary science, sports science, engineering, architecture, electronics and other technological subjects.
Assessment Information
Formative Topic testsSchool exam in Term 3
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
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Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves
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Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
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Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
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Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.