3 Practical Chemistry
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Ms C. Green.
Learners will explore how the material world operates. The course will cover a variety of aspects of chemistry and how it can be applied in real world scenarios, including understanding of organic chemistry and spectroscopic data, properties and thermodynamics, and oxidation/reduction reactions and quantitative analysis. We will look at the factors which cause and impact chemical reactions through theoretical knowledge and practical investigations.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Oxidation and reduction
Spectroscopy techniques
Quantitative analysis
Thermochemistry.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Working collaboratively, ability to work safely in the lab and carry out practical work. Written reports and Scientific writing. Time management and independent study skills. Ability to receive feedback and apply it.
This course is useful for or will lead to - this course is for students wanting to move into a pathway with Chemistry, Sciences, Engineering, or Health Sciences at university.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 or 2 Science courses
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
The sciPAD Workbooks are a compulsory requirement for this course and will be charged to learner accounts. This will be approximately $30.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.1 - Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.