13CHE - Chemistry NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Fortes, Mr G. Milne.
13CHE - Chemistry NCEA Level 3
Aims of the Course:
Understanding the World: Chemistry explains the properties of everyday substances, the changes they undergo, and the principles behind various natural phenomena. You learn to analyse information, draw conclusions, and apply logical reasoning.
Topics:
Student study topics including:
Spectroscopy
Oxidation and reduction processes of compounds
Organic chemistry and applications to the world around us.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in Level 2 Chemistry
Pathway
Scholarship Chemistry
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 3.3 - 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 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
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.
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.