Physics Level 3

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Physics Level 3	Enquiries: Mr McLeod
Prerequisites
16 credits in Level 2 Physics, which should be at the Merit level. Mathematics to Level 2is required. Students failing to achieve these criteria will need to exemption from the HOD in order to attempt the course on a provisional basis.

This course is assessed using:			This course is:
	●	Achievement Standards		●	Internally assessed

		Unit Standards		●	Externally assessed

Course Information
The course involves the application of physics, technological developments and their interaction with the lives of people. Physical phenomena are investigated descriptively and mathematically. The major topics are Mechanics including circular motion, DC electricity, Electromagnetism, Wave motion, AC electricity and Modern Physics. Level 3 Physics is appropriate for students intending to go on to tertiary study and for students whose formal education will go no further, but enjoy understanding what makes the world tick.
Course Cost
Course Manual $25 approximately

AS or US	Title	Credits	Int/Ext
AS 90774	Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a mathematical relationship	5	Internal
AS 90520	Demonstrate understanding of wave systems	4	External
AS 90521	Demonstrate understanding of translational, rotational and simple harmonic motions	6	External
AS 90522	Demonstrate understanding of atoms, photons and nuclei	3	External
AS 90523	Demonstrate understanding of DC circuits, capacitance, electromagnetic induction, and AC circuits	6	External
Total Credits		24

Why this course?

Study of Physics is particularly good for developing logical and conceptual thinking skills. Students who are ‘practical’ with an analytical mind will do well in this course. Physics is most important for further study in engineering, medicine or physical science and will benefit most other future courses. It has applications to many hobbies and sports.