NCEA Level 3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr L. Baird.
This course extends on concepts covered in NCEA Level 2 Chemistry. The Internal component of the course is aimed at familiarising students with skills and practices required when working in a laboratory and includes analysis of spectroscopic data and an extended practical investigation. The External component provides a sound basis in the fundamental concepts of Chemistry, including periodic trends, thermochemistry, organic chemistry and aqueous solutions. This will benefit all students wishing to pursue a career in the Sciences.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have complete the Level 2 NCEA Chemistry course, passing at least one external.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks as suggested by the teacher.
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
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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 three subjects.
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COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE