CHE200

Level 2 Chemistry

Course Description

Chemistry 200 is a course designed for those students who are confident with science within the Chemistry domain. 

This course builds analytical and investigative skills through practical work using advanced equipment. It also explores three major areas of Chemistry - Atomic Structure, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. 

Students will be assessed on a mix of internal and external achievement standards giving them a fair opportunity to gain endorsement.

Important - Provisional course enrolment is dependent on meeting course entry requirements, using the results from the completed internals and mock exams. If the provisional enrolment is unsuccessful, the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department using the end of year exams results.



Recommended Prior Learning

Pass SCI100 by achieving at least 14 credits in the subject, including passing the relevant Chemistry standard, CB 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 13
Optional Credits Available: 3
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 3
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91165 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91166 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91163 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 3
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Minimum class sizes.

  • Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Meeting any course entry requirements

  • Minimum class sizes.

  • Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.