Year 13 Chemistry Advanced (13CHEE)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Aiyaaz.
This course is the three external and two internal course. Choosing this course is more suited to students who passed Level 2 Chemistry with Merit and Excellence grades. High level Chemistry credits and knowledge are the focus for University Entrance (including the additional optional Chemistry Scholarship exam), and builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Level 2 Chemistry to extend the students’ understanding of chemical phenomena. Practical work is an integral part of the course. High level calculations, equation writing and abstract concepts are involved.
Students may alternatively choose (or be directed into 13CHE Chemistry (two externals and three internals) based on Year 12 grades.
Pre-requisites
At least 14 credits at Merit and Excellence from the Chemistry NCEA Level 2 external Achievement Standards including achievement at merit level in two externals. The HOD Chemistry may allocate 13CHEE or 13CHE based on pre-requisites.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$27 for Workbooks (purchased at OfficeMax)
Pathway
Students are able to take up heath sciences, nursing, chemical engineering, medical research, geochemistry, high school chemistry teacher, food scientist, chemists, forensic science, pharmacy and pharmacology courses at university.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
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Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
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Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
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
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.