Level Three Chemistry

Level

NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards

Scholarship optional

Entry Requirement

Participation in  L2 Chemistry  and performance & work ethic in Level Two Chemistry will be anlysed to determine potential achievement in Level Three Chemistry. Entry without Level Two Chemistry is at the discretion of the teacher in charge of Chemistry (Mrs Mortimer)

Cost

Nil

Course Outline

NCEA Level 3 Chemistry builds on the skills and knowledge gained in NCEA Level 2 Chemistry with external standards that mirror Level 2 but at a more advanced level.

Assessment

Internals

AS 91388 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in Chemistry   3 credits

AS 91393 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes   3 credits

Optional Internal

AS 91389 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us   3 credits

Externals

AS 91390 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances    5 credits

AS 91391 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds    5 credits

AS 91392 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems    5 credits

Where Does It Lead

100 Level/Stage 1 University and Polytechnic Courses, in particular, Intermediate for Engineering and Health Sciences.

Chemistry is an essential Science for most degrees in Science.

Further Information

Mrs Mortimer