Chemistry Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.
Chemistry Level 2
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 19 credits at Level 2.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91167 Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction Internal 3 Credits
AS91911 Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis Internal 3 Credits
Term 2
AS91910 Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis Internal 4 Credits
AS91164 Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes External 5 Credits
Term 3
AS91165 Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds External 5 Credits
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
At least an achieved grade for the Y11 internal examination AS 920214 (CB1.2) - Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specfic context.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbook $30
Pathway
Assessment Information
AssessmentsStandard
AS91167 Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction Internal 3 Credits
AS91910 Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis Internal 4 Credits
AS91911 Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis Internal 3
AS91164 Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes External 5 Credits
AS91165 Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds External 5 Credits
Total Credits =20
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.