Year 12 Physics (12PHY)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Wu.
Physics at this level is aimed at people with mathematical and theoretical skill who wish to develop an understanding of the basic concepts, principles and models which underlie the basis for all subsequent Sciences. It helps to develop skilled practical investigators and problem solvers who can work at the limits of their own understanding. It will develop their understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and the consequent connection between Science, Technology and their importance to society.
Pre-requisites
At year 11 in Math's, students will need to have passed Mathematics and Statistics 1.4: Demonstrate mathematical reasoning. Students will need to be good at algebraic manipulation and how to work with sin, cos, and tan. In Science, students will also need to to pass PESS 1.4: Demonstrate understanding of energy in a physical system, and one more Science standard. Head of Department approval otherwise.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$27 for Scipad Workbooks (purchased and ordered at OfficeMax MySchool website)
Scientific calculator brought to class each lesson
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
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
Disclaimer
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.