Year 13 8CHE – Chemistry (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Miss K. Murray.
Why this course:
Chemistry at Level 3 picks up where we left off at Level 2: re-familiarising ourselves with the principles we have already learned and looking at new applications and challenges as we lay a strong foundation for university degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, technology, pharmacology, medicine, veterinary science, geology...the list is endless. A strong practical component will be involved in the course.
Course information:
The Level 3 Chemistry course is assessed under the following headings:
- Atomic structure, bonding and related properties
- Inorganic chemistry
- Energetics of chemical and physical processes equilibrium
- Oxidation – reduction reactions
- Organic chemistry
Students may also be expected, in addition to laboratory practical classes, to carry out an extended practical investigation—a challenging and exciting opportunity.
Although 27 credits are offered to Level 3 Chemistry students there is not a requirement for all Achievement Standards to be attempted. Rather, each student can tailor-make a course for themselves that will give them the best chance of experiencing success at this Level.
Prerequisites
Achievement in at least 3 Level 2 Chemistry externals with minimum of Merit grades. This can be demonstrated by achieving a Merit grade in the School exams in Term 3 for 1 of the 3 external topics.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.