Level 3 Chemistry
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Julia Sharp.
OBJECTIVES:
This is a course for students who have developed a passion for chemistry in Level 2, and those who are aiming at a career for which chemistry is a prerequisite, or who want to study the sciences at university and need to keep their options open. It builds on the topics taught in Level 2 Chemistry and incorporates plenty of practical work.
COURSE CONTENT:
Topics at Level 3 will be chosen from:
•Particles and Thermochemistry
•Organic Chemistry
•Redox Chemistry
•Aqueous Chemistry
to suit the group of students in the class.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 12 credits at Level 2. Entry without these prerequisites is at the discretion
of the Head of Science.
Equipment/Stationery
A set of 2 workbooks are provided by the department for use as texts. However, if a student wishes to write in her workbook, she can purchase them at a cost of $25.
It is of benefit to students to bring a laptop to lessons although they will not be disadvantaged academically if they do not. They may need to access a Chromebook from school instead.
$15 contribution to Education Perfect
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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 the three subjects.
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