Otumoetai College Otumoetai College

L3 Chemistry

L3CHEM
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Beaton.

Required Prior Learning

Minimum entry requirement is 13 credits in L2 Chemistry, or if given HOD approval.


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 spectroscopic data, types of reactions, energy changes in reactions and organic chemistry.

This course is a prerequisite 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 21 credits at L3.


Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Procedures

Subject Costs

Chemistry Workbook $40. ICAS Exam (optional) $7