CHE2

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91165 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0