Tauranga Boys’ College
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Chemistry 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Justin Brewer.
Welcome to the Advanced Chemistry Exploration - Level 3! Building on the foundation laid in Level 2, this course is designed for students who seek a deeper understanding of the intricate world of chemistry. Parents, join us in supporting your young scientist as he embarks on a journey to unravel the complexities of matter and its transformations.
Course Overview:
Thermochemistry:
Explore the fascinating relationship between chemical reactions and heat, delving into concepts such as enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy.
Conduct experiments to understand the thermodynamic principles that govern chemical processes.
Oxidation-Reduction Processes:
Investigate the role of electrons in chemical reactions, mastering the principles of redox reactions.
Explore electrochemical cells and their applications in batteries and other technologies.
Atomic, Molecular, and Ionic Properties:
Deepen your understanding of the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions.
Investigate the periodic trends and the behaviour of elements in different chemical environments.
Organic Compounds:
Dive into advanced organic chemistry, exploring reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthesis of complex molecules.
Connect organic chemistry principles to real-world applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science.
Aqueous Solutions, Acids, and Solubility:
Examine the behaviour of substances in aqueous solutions, including the properties of acids, bases, and salts.
Explore the factors influencing solubility and precipitation reactions.
Spectroscopy:
Uncover the power of spectroscopic techniques in analysing the composition and structure of matter.
Gain knowledge of various spectroscopic methods, such as MS, IR, and C13NMR spectroscopy.
Possible Vocational Pathways:
Advanced Research and Development
Chemical Engineering Innovation
Pharmaceutical Design and Synthesis
Environmental Policy and Impact Assessment
Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with the skills needed for success in higher education and future careers. Join us in the pursuit of scientific excellence and innovation in the realm of advanced chemistry!
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S. 91392 - Equilbrium systems in Aqueous solutions (5 credits - external)
(credits earned at the end of the year in November)
A.S. 91393 - Redox Chemistry (3 credits - internal)
Term 2
A.S. 91391 - Organic Chemistry (5 credits - external)
(credits earned at the end of the year in November)
A.S. 91388 - Spectroscopic techniques (3 credits - internal)
Term 3
A.S. 91310 - Thermochemistry (5 credits - external)
(credits earned at the end of the year in November)
Term 4
Preparation for NCEA examinations
Prerequisites
If you did not take a pathway course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 13 credits externally in that course, you will need HOD approval.
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.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
* 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
* at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
For a full list of UE approved subjects, go here:
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
Term: 2, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
Term: 2, Week: 12
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
Term: 2, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.
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