NUMBER OF CREDITS: UP TO 20
Entry Recommendation:
Completion of Year 11 Foundation Diploma Chemistry course with a grade of 5 or higher or in consultation with the Head of Faculty.
Course Outline:
This course covers chemical reactivity, qualitative analysis, structure and bonding, energy changes, organic chemistry, and oxidation-reduction.
Skills developed in the course:
Experimental design with data analysis and evaluation
Application of concepts to everyday situations
Communication of scientific ideas
Ability to access and select information using a range of sources
Laboratory practical skills
This course leads to:
NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.
Assessment:
Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91167 - Demonstrate an understanding of oxidation reduction - 3 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - Term 1 or 2
AS91910 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using qualitative analysis - 4 Credits - Investigation - Assessment Period - Term 1 or 2
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91164 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes - 5 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - prelims
AS91165 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds - 4 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - Term 4
AS91166 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity - 4 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - prelims