Level 2 Chemistry

12 credits for Level 1 Science A, which must include AS90944 and 90930.

Course description:

This course is aimed at developing critical scientific thinking skills and leads directly to Level 3 Chemistry, and is also a prerequisite for nursing and other medical sciences and most engineering courses at tertiary level

Topics covered:

Practical courses with practical internal assessments:

• Qualitative chemistry — identifying ions in solution
• Quantitative chemistry
• Oxidation-reduction reactions

Theoretical courses that are externally assessed:

• Looking at the bonding, structure and properties of substances, and energy of reactions
• Properties of selected organic compounds
• Chemical reactivity

Credits available:

The table below shows the credits available within the subject.

I or E * = Internal or external assessments

Leads to:

NCEA level 3 Chemistry  

Cost: Purchase of workbooks ($40) is advised.

Contact: Dr C Manuel.