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.