Level 3 Chemistry*
Course Description
This course will cover key chemical knowledge including thermochemistry, the bonding and reactions of atoms and ions, organic chemistry, spectroscopy and electrochemical cells and applications of these. Students will be able to explain these concepts and use chemistry conventions to support their understanding. Students will undertake analysis and interpretation of data and support this with chemical reaction understanding.
Learning Opportunities
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Resources Required
3 x 1E5 or 1E8 Exercise Books
Scientific or Graphics Calculator
Scipad for 3.4 Thermochemistry, 3.5 Organics (highly recommended purchased from Office Max
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 3.4 - 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 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.