Learning Info
Learning Area: Science
Qualification: NCEA Level 3
Chemists interpret the world from an atomic and molecular perspective. This course builds on Level 2 ideas about redox, aqueous, quantitative chemistry and explores new areas such as qualitative analysis e.g. spectroscopy, in addition to thermochemistry. Level 3 Chemistry opens up a wide variety of career opportunities from health, pharmaceuticals and food technology to engineering and environmental science.
Course Components:
- Spectroscopy
- Oxidation-reduction
- Thermochemistry
- Importance of organic chemistry
External Credits: 10
Internal Credits: 10
Literacy: 3
Entry Recommendations: At least 12 Level 2 Chemistry credits including Quantitative analysis and one external standard.