General Science L3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian, P. O'Leary.
Course Highlights: A combination of standards from all the science disciplines giving students a good understanding of Science. This covers a general range of science topics from investigating the many ways oil spills can be mitigated in the ocean to keep environmental systems functioning, how animals adapt their temperature and sugar levels to changing conditions, examining how valid information is in the public domain, through to how physics can be used in current technology in everyday use.
Vocational Pathway: This course can lead to careers in Manufacturing & Technology, Construction & Infrastructure, Creative Industries, Primary Industries, Social & Community Services, Services Industries.
For more information, please see the Head of Science or your science teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of Level 1 Science or a year 12 course in a specialist science subject
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks $30
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
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Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Diver, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Curator, Medical Radiation Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Ranger, Wool Classer, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Insurance Agent, Medical Laboratory Technician, Optometrist, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Saw Doctor, Secondary School Teacher, Shearer, Intelligence Officer, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist,