Level 3 Physics* (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2024, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)
Course Description
Students will further their knowledge of important models, laws and theories of physics, which will help them understand why things in the natural world happen the way they do. They will learn how to explain and predict the behaviour of systems of objects in everyday life, and also at the atomic level, and at a larger, planetary scale. Students will carry out investigations to develop and test theoretical relationships, and practice using both equations and ideas to communicate their understanding.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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Resources Required
Scientific or graphic calculator
1B8 or 1E8 workbook or similar
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.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
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Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
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Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.