Level 2 Chemistry
12CHE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Sundar
CHEMISTRY – YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12CHE
This course involves study of the key concepts of Chemistry to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area. Chemistry study includes atomic structure, analysis of solutions, types of reactions, energy changes in reactions and organic chemistry. The course is a prerequisite for Level 3 Chemistry and required for entry into many University and Polytechnic Course pathways.
Pathway Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
Optional workbook
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 12 credits from Level 1 Science.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91161 v3 Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out quantitative analysis | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91162 v3 Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution | 2 |
I |
3 |
|||
| A.S. 91164 v2 Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes | 2 |
E |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91388 v2 Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 3
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.