Whangaparaoa College
Level 2 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Palmer.
This course consists of three theoretical units covering Atomic Structure, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. However, learners will spend about half of the class time doing practical work from a laboratory workbook to become familiar with advanced equipment used at the senior level. All of the first term and part of the third term’s work is internal assessment that builds analytical skills fundamental to continuing with this course. There is an opportunity for learners to extend themselves with an optional research topic of local industry which challenges their understanding. These learners are more likely to obtain endorsements and would be good candidates for the Chemistry Olympiad examination.
Recommended Prior Learning
Learners must have satisfactorily completed NCEA level 1.
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
$85 Total
Contributions include...
- Workbook ($45)
- AME revision Workbook ($25)
- Education Perfect ($20).This is subject to change dependent upon the type of EP access license applicable to the learner and whether they are enrolling in multiple Sciences. There is one EP license for access to all Science courses. If the learner is enrolling for multiple Science courses then this course contribution only needs to be paid once
2B8 hardcover notebook recommended for each learner.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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