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Applied PhysicsSubject regulations

Applied Physics is designed for students who wish to gain knowledge of fundamental physics concepts as applied to chemistry, geophysics and the life sciences.

Applied Physics has been available as a minor.

To have completed a minor in Applied Physics, students needed to gain 60 points in Applied Physics comprising of APHYS111, APHYS211, APHYS212 and APHYS311.

Note:

There will be no new enrolments into the Applied Physics minor in 2020 onwards.

Applied Physics papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
APHYS111Physics in Context - Ahupūngao o te Ao This is an introductory paper in physics for students who have not studied physics or mathematics at NCEA level 2 or 3. It is intended to support a...	15	25A (Hamilton)
PHYSC100General Physics This paper provides an introduction to the core ideas in physics. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, electric and magnetic forces...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 1 Apr 2025 01:00am