13CHE

Level 3 Chemistry

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

Level 3 Chemistry is a course which builds on Level 2 Chemistry.

In Chemistry, students will: 

  • Investigate and measure the chemical and physical properties of a range of groups of substances, for example, acids and bases, oxidants and reductants, and selected organic and inorganic compounds
  • Relate properties of matter to structure and bonding
  • Develop an understanding of and use the fundamental concepts of chemistry (for example, equilibrium and thermochemical principles) to interpret observations
  • Apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the natural world and how chemistry is used in society to meet needs, resolve issues, and develop new technologies

This is a course that aims to extend the understanding of fundamental chemical concepts and is designed to provide an opportunity to discuss the impact of Chemistry on everyday life. 

The course provides a body of knowledge suitable for students who will not continue Chemistry as well as for those who intend to study the subject at tertiary level.  

Subject Overview

Term 1
AS91388 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry. - Analytical report.
AS91393 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes. - Written report.

Term 2
Field Trip to University of Canterbury Chemistry Department
AS91387 - Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis - Experiment/Titration at UC.
AS91390 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances -
written exam

Term 3
AS91389 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us - Internally assessed worth 3 credits - written report.
AS91391 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds - Externally assessed worth 5 credits - written exam

Term 4
Revision and preparation for examination.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Chemistry

Pathway

Students who study Chemistry will have an understanding of how matter transforms in chemical reactions and use techniques to measure the energy and mass changes during these reactions, and evaluate the properties of different substances. The knowledge and skills they will demonstrate in this subject is an important step towards understanding the world around them, and will ensure they are capable and adept employees.

Career Pathways

Subject Skills

Assessment Information

Assessment is a combination of internal assessments and an external examination. Internal assessment occurs periodically throughout the year and the external examination is held in Term 4.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

This subject is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91387 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.1 - Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91388 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91389 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r,3w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91390 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91391 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91393 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23

This subject forms part of the requirement for University Entrance

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