Mangere College

L3 Chemistry

3CHE

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Imraan.

Recommended Prior Learning

12+ credits in 2CHE and/or HOD approval.

In this course Students will:
· Investigate and measure the chemical and physical properties of a range of groups of substances, for example, acids and bases, oxidants and reductants, and selected organic and inorganic compounds.
· Relate properties of matter to structure and bonding.
· Develop an understanding of and use the fundamental concepts of chemistry (for example, equilibrium and thermochemical principles) to interpret observations.
· Apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the natural world and how chemistry is used in society to meet needs, resolve issues, and develop new technologies.

Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91393 v2 Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes (Int, 3 credits)

A.S. 91389 v2 Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us (Int, 3 credits)

Term 2
A.S. 91391 v2 Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds (Ext, 5 credits)

A.S. 91388 v2 Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry (Int, 3 credits)

Term 3
A.S. 91390 v2 Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances (Ext, 5 credits)

Term 4
Revision for the NCEA External Exam

Learning Areas:

Science

Career Pathways

Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Arborist, Physician, Surgeon, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Registered Nurse, Medical Physicist, Clinical Physiologist, Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncologist, Environmental Engineer, Medical Imaging Technologist, Pharmacist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Podiatrist, Dispensing Optician, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Meteorologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Forensic Scientist, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Winemaker

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is NO cost for this course.
Students are expected to have basic stationery:
- Workbook
- Pens and pencils
- Ruler
- Scientific calculator