L2 Chemistry
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Sheppard.
This course involves study of the key concepts of Chemistry to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area.
Chemistry study includes atomic structure, analysis of solutions, types of reactions, energy changes in reactions and organic chemistry. The course is a prerequisite for L3 Chemistry and required for entry into many University and Polytechnic Course pathways.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with students having the opportunity to gain up to 20 credits at L2.
Required Prior Learning
Minimum entry requirement is 14 credits in L1 Science or if given HOD approval.
Subject Costs
Chemistry Workbook $40. Education Perfect (optional) $20. ICAS Exam (optional) $7
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
Term: 2, Week: 3
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Term: 4, Week: 1
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Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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Term: 3, Week: 3
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5