NCEA Level 2 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.
Level 2 Chemistry is intended for those who have an interest in pursuing careers or professions in a wide variety of contexts.
Examples include: Environmental Management; Engineering Sciences; Health Sciences; Agriculture, and Horticulture.
The course content includes topics such as: Chemical quantitative investigations; Electrochemistry; Chemical behaviour; reaction Chemistry; research on Chemical Technology.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Criteria
Students from L1SCX - NCEA Level 1 Science classes
Students needs to have achieved 15 Level 1 Science credits including at least an Achieved in ONE external standard in order to cope with scientific thinking required for this course.
Students from L1SCK - NCEA Level 1 Science classes
Students needs to have achieved 15 Level 1 Science credits in order to cope with scientific thinking required for this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• 1 x 1B5 exercise book
• Pens and pencils
Pathway
Assessment Information
Internal Standards which include Chemistry 2.1 (4 crd), Chemistry 2.3 (3 crd) and Chemistry 2.7 (3 crd) are assessed using a mixture of open book and closed book assessments. There is no provision for reassessments.External standards include a selection from: Chemistry 2.4 (5 crd); Chemistry 2.6 (4crd). External Standards assessed in November by way of exam.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
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Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
Pathway Possibilities
Mining Engineer, Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist,
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.