Level 3 Chemistry UE Approved
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: C. Baldock.
This course consists of 3 internal assessments (9 credits) and 2 external assessments (10 credits).
You will learn the key chemistry knowledge needed to continue with Chemistry at University.
A key part of the course covers organic chemistry. This includes the properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, haloalkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids, acid chlorides, amides, esters, proteins and polymers. You will also learn how to determine the structure of organic molecules from spectroscopic data and the environmental impacts of plastics. Outside of organic chemistry you will learn about equilibria in aqueous systems and oxidation-reduction chemistry.
Recommended Prior Learning
CHE2 with a minimum of 12 credits. If you do not meet these entry criteria then permission of the Head of Department will be needed.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B5 or equivalent
Scientific calculator (Casio FX82 or equivalent)
Workbooks will be provided by the department
Pathway
Some of the career pathways are Food scientist, Forensic scientist, Biochemist, Pharmaceutical chemist, Medical Lab Technologist, Teacher, Pharmacist, Nuclear Engineer, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Research Chemist, Professor, Veterinary, Medicine, Dentist 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.
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 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
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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.