Level 3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr Vea.
Students will be doing 3 internal standards and 1 external standard. It is also possible to do 2 external standards if requested by students.
Students will be:
- Using information from their own research and practical investigations to write a report on similarities and differences of two Redox processes.
- Using information from spectroscopic data to fully discuss and identify the identity of an organic compound. (they are required to fully discuss information from IR spectroscopy, 13C NMR Spectra and Mass Spectrometry)
- Reporting on a research based on a chemical process in the world around us. In particular, discussing the advantages/disadvantages and its effects on the environment.
Course Overview
Semester 1
The main focus for semester 1 is to complete all the three internal assessments. There is one research assignment, one practical and one involves interpreting a secondary data.
Semester 2
The main focus for this semester is to prepare students for the external standard. We are offering only one external standard in this course but we can offer two if requested by students.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is strongly recommended that students have completed the Level 2 Chemistry course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Exercise book, pen, pencil, ruler etc.
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: 14 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2020-08-30, Week: 2020-08-30
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2020-08-30, Week: 2020-08-30
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 14
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
Registered Nurse, Medical Doctor, Scientist, Dentist, Biochemist, Microbiologist.etc,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.