L3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Simons.
This course builds on Level 2 Chemistry knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts including thermochemistry, organic chemistry, implications of chemistry in the real world. Students will learn to apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the material world. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in one of the Sciences.
Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- 2B8 Hardcover Exercise Book
CONTRIBUTIONS:
Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials | Contribution | $50.00 |
$50.00 |
Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for course endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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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 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.