Chemistry Level 3
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.
This course continues to explore and investigate the chemical world and is an entrance pathway for tertiary education courses. The course is made up of two semesters: Semester A - Applications of Chemistry and Semester B - Chemical Reactions
Option Overview
Semester A
Applications of Chemistry
Redox - Electrolytic Cells and Galvanic Cells
Spectroscopy - how to determine what chemicals are in an unknown substance
Ocean Acidification
Semester B
Chemical Reactions
Choice of Organic Chemistry and/or Thermochemistry (externally assessed)
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Chemistry or HOD Approval
Pathway
Tertiary study in areas such as food technology, medicine, pharmacy, environmental science and engineering
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.