Explore advanced chemical concepts, reactions, and real-world applications

Entry Recommendation

Twelve Level 2 credits in Chemistry with at least two externally assessed standards, including AS 91164 structure and bonding or on application to the Head of Faculty.

Introduction

This Level 3 Chemistry course is based on the Material World Curriculum Level 8 and is assessed to NCEA Level 3 Achievements Standards. This course is an excellent preparation for university chemistry and covers a wide range of topics and skills. More able students are expected to also sit NCEA Scholarship Chemistry.

Content

• Year 12 work is extended and developed

• Thermochemistry and periodicity

• Aqueous solution

• Organic chemistry

• Oxidation reduction reactions

• Spectroscopy.

Skills

• Using laboratory equipment correctly

• Observation of chemical reactions

• Interpretation and communication of chemical information.

Course Contribution 

Course workbook approx. $32

Enquiries to: Mr McCormick

Achievement Standards

External

91391 v2 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds

✅ Credits 5

❎ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing 

91390 v2 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances

✅ Credits 5

❎ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing 

91392 v2 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems

✅ Credits 5

❎ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing  

Internal

91393 v2 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes

✅ Credits 3

❎ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing 

91388 v2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry

✅ Credits 3

❎ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing