L3CHE

Level 3 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Boyes.

What will I learn? You will further your knowledge of structure and bonding, including periodic trends and intermolecular forces. Both enthalpy and entropy changes will be used to predict the spontaneity of reactions. Further organic families and reaction types will be introduced to elaborate on the reactions from L2, including condensation and hydrolysis reactions. A greater understanding of equilibrium systems, including those of weak acids, weak bases, buffers, and sparingly soluble solids, will be gained using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. You will explain the chemical processes involved in the world around us and their effect on people and the environment.


Where does it lead?  This is a University Entrance approved course that leads to a range of disciplines, including health sciences, veterinary science, engineering, technology, and dietetics.


Course Overview

Term 1
Weeks 1 - 4: 91393 Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes (Internal - 3 credits)
Weeks 5 - 10: 91391 Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds (External - 5 credits)

Term 2
Weeks 1 - 7: 91392 Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems (External - 5 credits)
Weeks 8 - 10: 91388 Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry (Internal - 3 credits)

Term 3
Weeks 1 - 7: 91390 Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances (External - 5 credits)

What should I have already done?

Demonstrated a broad understanding of some of the components of the L2 Chemistry course.

Course Contribution

No cost.

Pathway

Level 3 Chemistry is useful for careers in Medical & Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Forensic Science, Nanotechnology and Veterinary Science .

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91388 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91389 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r,3w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91390 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91391 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91392 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91393 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24

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.

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025