NCEA Level 2 Chemistry
Level 2
Number of Credits: up to 23
Entry Recommendation: Merit or above in Level 1 Science 90934 or Achievement in all aspects of Level 1 Chemistry or in consultation with the Head of Faculty.
Course Outline: This course covers energetics of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, quantitative and qualitative analysis, structure and bonding, energy changes, organic chemistry and oxidation-reduction.
Skills developed in the course:
- Experimental design with data analysis and evaluation
- Application of concepts to everyday situations
- Communication of scientific ideas
- Ability to access and select information using a range of sources
- Laboratory practical skills
Course Costs: ICAS competition $9.50 (optional)
This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.
Assessment: Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
AS 91911
Carry out an investigation into chemiscal species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
3 Credits
Investigation
Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 9
AS 91910
Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using qualitative analysis
4 Credits
Investigation
Assessment Period - Term 2, Week 5
AS 91164
Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
5 Credits
Examination
Assessment Period - prelims
AS 91165
Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
4 Credits
Examination
Assessment Period - Term 4, Week 2
AS 91166
Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
4 Credits
Examination
Assessment Period - prelims
AS 91167
Demonstrate an understanding of oxidation-reduction
3 Credits
Investigation
Assessment Period - Term 4
