Level 3 Applied Chemistry
Course Description
Have you ever thought about what makes kevlar bulletproof while being lighter than steel? In this course you learn how atoms interact with each other and produce material that have unique properties.
This course is designed to provide you with a strong foundation for university studies. If you are planning to study Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical or Veterinary Science at university, then you should take this course. In this course you will learn about the properties of atoms, how they affect bond strength, bond arrangement and reactions.
UE COURSE
You will get UE and Subject endorsement from this course.
Recommended Prior Learning
This is designed for students who wish to go to university. It is recommended that you have done one of the two Level 2 Chemistries before enrolling into this one.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Assessment Information
This course has 2 external achievement standards each worth 5 credits, a total of 10 Credits. These externals are end of the year exams. There are 2 internal Achievement standards, two worth 3 credits each.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
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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: 16
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.
Pathway Tags
Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Research Chemist, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences.,