Level 2 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: C. Baldock.
This course consists of three internals (10 credits) and 2 externals (9 credits).
You will cover the core chemistry knowledge needed to carry on with Chemistry in Year 13.
You will learn about the structure of the materials that make up our world and how their properties can be understood in terms of their structures. You will learn about organic chemistry including alcohols, amines, carboxylic acids and polymers. You will develop and understanding of oxidation-reduction chemistry which will lead to battery chemistry in Year 13. You will learn practical skills including titrations and determination of the ions present in a solution.
Recommended Prior Learning
The minimum entry requirement is Achieved in AS92021 (Chemical Reactions in Context). If you did not achieve in this standard then permission will need to be gained from the Head of Department.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
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Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis