Level 3 Science General
13SCG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Sundar
SCIENCE GENERAL – YEAR 13
NCEA LEVEL 3
CODE: 13SCI
Course Outline: This is a general course which will suit students who wish to continue with their Science studies at Level 3 without choosing any particular specialist Science subject. It covers the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy and Geology as well as standards from Education for Sustainability by studying a range of topics which might include geological process in New Zealand, consequences of human activity on the environment, adaptations of plants or animals to their way of life, earth and space science and a chemistry investigation.
For further information see: Mrs S. Sundar /Mr S. Member
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 10 Credits from a Level 2 Science.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91410 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
Y |
| A.S. 91414 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91415 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
| A.S. 91525 v2 Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.