NCEA Level 3 Chemistry 301
CHE301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: 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
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Scipad workbook is used for classwork and homework ($30).
Recommended Prior Learning
Compulsory: 14 credits in Level 2 Chemistry with at least 8 being from external standards.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A.S. 91388 v2
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
3 |
I |
3 |
* |
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|
A.S. 91389 v2
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w * |
|
|
A.S. 91390 v2
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
|
|
A.S. 91391 v2
Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
|
|
A.S. 91392 v2
Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
* |
Y |
|
A.S. 91393 v2
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.