NCEA Level 3 Chemistry
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. McFarlane.
Chemistry
Level 3 Chemistry builds on each of the topics in Level 2 Chemistry. A thorough understanding of the concepts taught in Level 2 is required as much of this is assumed knowledge.
It is a recommended subject for those wishing to go on to study Science, Engineering, Veterinary Science, Health Sciences or Food Science.
Prior Learning
Prerequisite: must pass all three external papers with a minimum of 2 Merit level grades.
(It is assumed that all students progressing into 13CHE will have had no difficulty passing the two internal achievement standards)
Any exceptions are at the discretion of the TIC Chemistry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$75 (approx.) Stationery, compulsory textbooks & optional extra resources.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.
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Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.