NCEA Level 2 Chemistry
L2CHE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry 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.
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.
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.
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
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery• 1 x 1B5 Hard-cover exercise book - Essential for note taking and preparation for assignments.
• Pens and pencils
Course Cost $15.00