LEVEL 3 SCIENCE – L3SCI

Learning Area: Science

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

In this course learners continue to develop the skills required for undertaking controlled investigations, and their scientific literacy for their life beyond school. It is an appropriate course for learners who enjoy scientific inquiry, relating science to the real world and taking informed positions on current socio-scientific issues. This course will prepare learners for tertiary science study in areas such geology, nursing, agriculture and horticulture, environment studies or any occupation where a basic knowledge of science is required. It complies with University Entrance subject requirements.

Course Components:

Water quality in Christchurch - The Heathcote River (Earth & Space Science)

The Alpine Fault - evidence and dating (Physics, Earth & Space Science)

Life in Space (Biology, Earth & Space Science)

Climate Change and Ocean Acidification - scientific issue (Chemistry, Earth & Space Science)

Systems affecting oceans and atmosphere

External Credits: 4

Internal Credits: 16

Literacy: 16 Numeracy: 4

Entry Recommendations: 12 credits from any Level 2 Science course or high achievement in a Level 1 Science course.