Putaruru College Putaruru College

Level 3 Chemistry

CHE300
Course Description

Teacher to contact with questions: Mrs E. Carr.

Through chemistry, we can understand changes that we observe in the natural and physical world. Chemistry gives us an understanding on which to base educated choices about consumer products and the management of resources. Any students wishing to undertake a university course in Chemistry should take this course. Topics Include: Properties and Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Equilibria, Redox and Spectroscopy.

Internal

10

External

10

L1 Literacy

N/A

L1 Numeracy

N/A

UE Reading

UE Writing

Endorsement

Yes

Prerequisites: Level 2 Chemistry recommended

What pathways does this subject lead to: Medicine, nursing, research chemist, market and project management, environmental science, horticulture, engineering, health and forensic sciences

Subject Specific Requirements: Students will require covered shoes to wear during practicals

Key Skills gained: Investigative and practical skills using chemistry-specific lab equipment.

Course relationship to the National Vocational Pathways

Construction & Infrastructure

20

Manufacturing & Technology

20

Primary Industries

20

Services Industries

5

Social & Community Services

20

Creative Industries


Departments:

Science