Level 3 Chemistry
300CHM Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Dunn
This course builds on the Level 2 Chemistry course and involves practical and theory work. This course will be of much assistance to students intending to go on to study Chemistry at tertiary level.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25.00 Workbook, $7.50 Field trip and must have an NZQA approved Calculator.
Recommended Entry Criteria
Achieved in all Level 2 Chemistry external Achievement Standards or see HOD.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91388 v2 Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91390 v2 Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91391 v2 Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91392 v2 Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91393 v2 Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
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Disclaimer
At time of compiling courses for 2021 every effort has been made to ensure the information contained online is accurate. However, it is possible that some course/assessment structures will be subject to change.
All courses are dependent on student numbers and staffing. Students will be advised if the school is unable to provide the subjects they select.