Level 3 Chemistry
03CHE Course DescriptionTeacher 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, 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 (Online Internal)
Achievement Standard 91391 - Organic Chemistry Part 1 (External)
Term 2
Achievement Standard 91388 - Spectroscopy (Internal)
Achievement Standard 91391 - Organic Chemistry Part 2
Term 3
Achievement Standard 91390 - Atomic Structure & Thermochemical principles
Term 4
Term 4 will focus on revision of externals.
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Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum of 10 credits in Level 2 Chemistry or HOLA Science approval.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91388 v2 Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91389 v2 Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w * |
|
| A.S. 91390 v2 Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91391 v2 Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91393 v2 Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.