Kaipara College
L3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Limmer.
NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (2CHEM)
The Chemistry course at Year 13 is based on the NCEA Level 3 Chemistry achievement standards and Level 8 of the New Zealand Curriculum. The syllabus builds on the knowledge gained in Chemistry at the Year 12 level. Therefore, good practical and theoretical knowledge is required from Year 12 Chemistry in order to gain the most from the Level 3 course.
The content of this course aims to give students the chemical understanding in order to successfully go on to study Chemistry at a tertiary level. Chemistry has been described as the “central science” because there are few sciences where at least some knowledge of Chemistry is not a requirement. Many students study Chemistry in order to fulfil requirements for another field of interest, such as medicine, engineering, pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, technology, veterinary science, geology and physiotherapy ….. the list is endless.
It may be advisable for those considering a career based in the sciences to check what level of Chemistry is required, since many university and some polytechnic courses require Chemistry equivalent to or beyond Year 13 level.
Students selecting Year 13 Chemistry will be given the choice of being in a class doing more internal credits (A.S 91393; 19 Credits total) or more external credits (A.S 91392; 21 Credits total). Students will be given more information about these options in Term 4 and we will endeavour to place students into their preferred option.
Curriculum skills
The material world strand involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Ākonga develop an understanding of the atomic composition of matter and use this to explain and predict the properties and behaviour of different everyday materials. Chemistry allows us to predict how substances may alter when the surrounding conditions change, how they react to form new substances, and how the mauri of the taiao is affected when this happens.
This course takes a deeper look at what helps create our world, and takes the concepts discussed in Level 2 to a more advanced level. There is a focus on the role of energy and using particles at the microscopic level to explain the properties observed at the macroscopic level.
Topics introduced include electronic structures and spontaneity of reactions including electrochemical processes. Spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds is also investigated. Since quantitative analysis is involved with chemistry, confidence in general mathematics, simple algebra and graphs is useful and the course is aimed at ākonga going on to tertiary studies in chemistry.
Note: AS91389: Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us requires a good understanding of Level 3 Chemistry and so should be completed near the end of the course.
Possible Pathways
Many students study Chemistry in order to fulfil requirements for another field of interest, such as medicine, engineering, pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, technology, veterinary science, geology and physiotherapy ….. the list is endless.
Prior Learning & Prerequisites
Students must have successfully completed Level 2 Chemistry.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Year 13 workbooks: one external workbook, and 2 internal workbooks
Exercise book or folder
Calculator
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
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
NZQA Info
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
At least 14 Achieved credits are required in an approved subject for the subject to count as an approved University Entrance subject.
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.
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