Chemistry

CHEMISTRY - Level 2 Prerequisites: Minimum of 16 credits in any Level 1 Science subject
Course Description This course includes practical laboratory work and experimentation. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of chemical vocabulary and measurement; types of particles; the bonds between particles; energy change and Organic chemistry. Leads to Level 3 Chemistry. Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA Contact: Sam Currie
Level 2 credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
91161 Carry out quantitative analysis	L2/Int	4	L1
91162 Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution	L2/Int	3
91164 Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes	L2/Ext	5		L1
91165 Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds	L2/Ext	4		L1
91166 Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity	L2/Ext	4		L1

CHEMISTRY - Level 3 Prerequisites: Minimum 12 Level 2 credits in Chemistry or HOD approval
Course Description Students will study the structure of atoms and molecules and how they interact including: Particles and the forces between them; Thermochemical calculations, enthalpy and entropy; Dissolving and equilibrium; Oxidation and reduction in cells, batteries and electrolysis; Organic chemistry and spectroscopic techniques. Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA and University Entrance Contact Sam Currie
Level 3 Credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
91388 Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry	L3/Int	3
91390 Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances	L3/Ext	5		L1
91391 Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds	L3/Ext	5		L1
91392 Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems	L3/Ext	5	L1	L1
91393 Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes	L3/Int	3		L1