Level 3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Afele.
Level 3 Chemistry is the continuation of the work covered in Level 2. Topics covered are Redox Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Chemical processes & Earth Space Science, Organic Chemistry and Thermochemistry. Level 3 Chemistry is a university approved subject and is necessary for students intending to take Chemistry at tertiary level.
Course Overview
Term 1
Achievement Standard 91393 - Redox (Internal)
Achievement Standard 91389 - Chemical processes - Ocean Acidification (internal)
Term 2
Achievement Standard 91388 - Spectroscopy (Internal)
Term 3
Achievement Standard 91411 - Socio-scientific issue - Ocean Acidification (internal)
Achievement Standard 91390 - Atomic Structure & Thermochemical principles (external)
Term 4
Term 4 will focus on revision of externals 91390
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Chemistry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Scientific Calculator
Pathway
Level 3 Chemistry is a university approved subject and is necessary for students intending to take Chemistry at tertiary level. Studying Chemistry beyond school would lead to career pathways such as Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Pharmacist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Forensic scientist, doctor, laboratory technician to name a few.
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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, pharmacist, pharmacologist, toxicologist, forensic chemist, crime scene invesitgator,