Chemistry - NCEA Level 3
Entry Requirements: 14 credits achieved at Level 2 Chemistry, or at Head of Learning's discretion.
Course Outline:
This course is a more rigorous consideration and expansion of the chemical concepts encountered at NCEA Level 2. The following topics are covered:
- Atomic Structure
- Bonding and related properties
- Thermochemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Aqueous Solution Chemistry
- Equilibrium Principles
Spectroscopy, selected Chemical Processes in the world around us, and Redox Chemistry may be offered as internally assessed Achievement Standards.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 9
- External credits - up to 15
- Total credits - up to 24
Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance
Level 1 Literacy: Up to 21 Level 1 Literacy credits are available
University Entrance Literacy: Up to 8 University Entrance Literacy credits
Comments: Scholarship is offered to students who take this course.
Costs: Graphical calculators are highly recommended but not essential.
Contact: Jo Standley
