NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

Aims

To prepare students who are considering a science-related career
To develop an overview of all substance types and many of the basic principles behind the properties of substances
To show students the wide relevance of chemical ideas and build their confidence with practical techniques

Students will:

Investigate and describe the production, properties and uses of groups of substances
Carry out simple qualitative and quantitative investigations to obtain, interpret and use a range of chemical information

Content areas include:

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Full course completion — 20 credits in NCEA Chemistry Level 2

All science related careers and it is essential for NCEA Chemistry Level 3

A satisfactory level of achievement in NCEA Level 1 Science - a minimum grade of Achieved in the Acids and Bases Level 1 is required.

NCEA Chemistry Level 3 and other science related courses and careers

91910 2.1 4 Credit Internal Quantitative analysis

91911 2.2 3 Credit Internal Qualitative analysis

91164 2.4 5 Credit External Bonding, structure and energy changes

91165 2.5 4 Credit External Organic compounds

91166 2.6 4 Credit External Chemical reactivity

91167 2.7 3 Credit Internal Oxidation - reduction

Course contribution: $51 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Student workbooks.