NCEA Level 3 Chemistry 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. McGuire.
Chemistry 301
This course expands on the ideas covered in Chemistry 201 and also examines electrochemistry, modern instrumental analysis, and aqueous chemistry.
The course prepares students for studying Science at the tertiary level. It helps them understand the central role of Chemistry in living systems, material development, and providing solutions to environmental issues.
UE Approved Subject
Course Overview
Term 1
Reduction and oxidation reactions
Recommended Prior Learning
12 credits in Level 2 Chemistry with at least 4 being from external standards.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Scipad workbook, used for classwork and homework ($30), is strongly recommended.
Pathway
Tertiary training (university or polytechnic)
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
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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.