NCEA Level 2 Chemistry
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr X. Braganza.
Qualification: NCEA Level 2
Course Description: Chemistry is a core science subject that is recommended for those students wanting to pursue a scientific career or have an interest in how things in the real world are made, on a very small scale. Chemistry is essential for University courses such as nursing, medicine, engineering, and other science subjects. Chemistry is a subject for those who want an exciting challenge that allows you to gain both theoretical and practical skills for learning.
Entry Requirements: Need to have attempted L1 Metals internal AND L1 Acids and Bases External.
This course leads to: Level 3 Chemistry, University.
Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming, chemist, doctor, nurse, lab technician, food scientist, engineer, vet, botanist, ecologist, analysist.
Special Costs: $25 for workbooks.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out quantitative analysis
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Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution
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Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
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Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction