Level Three Chemistry
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards
Scholarship optional
Entry Requirement
Participation in L2 Chemistry and a commitment to work hard is recommended. 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.