NCEA Level 3 Chemistry
Level 3
Number of Credits: up to 21
Entry Recommendations: NCEA Level 2 Chemistry.
Course Outline: This course builds on NCEA Level 2 Chemistry. This course covers atomic structure, bonding and properties of substances, organic chemistry, spectroscopy, thermochemistry 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
Assessment: Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
AS 91388
Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
3 Credits
Examination
Assessment Period - Term 2, Week 3
AS 91390
Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
5 Credits
Examination
Assessment Period - prelims
AS 91391
Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
5 Credits
Examination
Assessment Period - prelims
AS 91392
Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
5 Credits
Numeracy
Examination
Assessment Period - Term 4, Week 1
AS 91393
Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
3 Credits
Experimental
Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 2
