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 Total
Contributions include...
- Course book ($45
- Revision Workbook ($20)
- Investigation folder and log book ($15)
- 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.
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.
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NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.1 - Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
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.
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NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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SCHL - Chemistry
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 7
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.