Year 13 Chemistry (13CHE)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Aiyaaz.
This course is the two external and three internal course. Choosing this course is more suited to students who passed Level 2 Chemistry yet struggled in the external papers. Chemistry credits and knowledge are still the focus for University Entrance, 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. Calculations, equation writing and abstract concepts are involved. The reduced external course will not cover aqueous systems.
Students may alternatively choose (or be directed into 13CHEE Chemistry advanced (three externals and two internals) based on Year 12 grades.
Pre-requisites
At least 14 credits from the Chemistry NCEA Level 2 course. Students must pass at least 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, 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
NZQA Info
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 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.