L3 Chemistry (L3CHE)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Oliver.
The course builds on knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in L2 Chemistry, preparing students for tertiary education and careers requiring a high level of specialist Chemical understanding. Students will further their understanding of Chemistry through a combination theoretical work, research, group discussion and investigative experimental techniques. This course is not suitable for students who are taking Gateway.
Recommended Prior Learning
Automatic entry will be given to students who have gained 16 credits from L2CHE.
This must include at least 2 of AS91164, AS91165, AS91166.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 for write in workbooks
$20 for printed course notes (optional)
A4 Ring binder & refill
Calculator
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
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.
Disclaimer
The Standards offered are correct at time of writing
Course content may change by the start of the year