Whangaparaoa College
Level 3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Palmer.
This course is designed for learners wishing to continue on with a Chemistry related course at university. It consists of three theoretical units covering Particles & Thermochemistry, Organic Chemistry and Aqueous Solutions and an additional standard on Spectroscopy which will be offered outside of normal school hours. The internal standard in the second term involves an intense investigation over a period of two weeks which develops good analytical skills for university. High achieving learners will be encouraged to enrol for the Scholarship Chemistry examination.
Recommended Prior Learning
Learners must have satisfactorily completed NCEA level 2 with a minimum of 11 credits in Level 2 Chemistry
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
$105 Course book, revision book, log book & folder and Education Perfect
2B8 hardcover notebook recommended for each learner.
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 3.1 - Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
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Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
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SCHL - Chemistry
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
Applicants to New Zealand universities require 14 credits in three approved subjects. This course is an Approved Course for University Entrance
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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