Level 3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Middleton.
This is an ideal course for students who want to extend their scientific knowledge and skills in Chemistry. Chemistry is a prerequisite for a number of professional careers, eg. Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Technologists, etc
This course has three Level three Internal Achievement Standards and three External
Achievement Standards external. Total of 24 Credits as each external is worth 5 credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
Two Level 2 Chemistry External Standards.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Cost: $30 approx.
Pathway
Must have done Level 2 Chem to do Level 3 Chem.
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
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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: 22
Students taking this course are eligible to be awarded this subject as part of the requirement for 14 credits in three University Entrance approved subjects.
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Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.