Level 3 Chemistry (3CHE)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Stephens, Mr S. Berndt.
Learning in Chemistry is fundamental to understanding the world in which we live and work. Chemistry is the “central science” having an overlap with both Biology and Physics and as a consequence, combines well with either of these. This course is designed for students who have an interest in Science and intends to continue to tertiary study. Level 3 Chemistry is an academic course with the focus being on the three external achievement standards. For success in this subject, students ideally would have passed two of the three Level 2 Chemistry NCEA External Standards. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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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: 24
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.