Teacher in Charge: B. Bell
Recommended Prior LearningA minimum of 16 Level 1 Science credits at least 8 credits at Merit level (including AS90940) or above or in consultation with Head of Science.
It is highly recommended that AS91027 is Achieved with Merit to support the Algebra requirements in this course.
This course needs to be taken if you intend continuing with this subject at Level 3 (Year 13).
Content/Skills:
This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.
Field trip: One day trip to University of Canterbury.
Voluntary course contribution:
An optional field trip of approximately $35.
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For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.