Level 2 Chemistry
2CHE Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs N. Conyers
This course is for those students who want to build on their interest and knowledge gained from the chemistry component in the 1SCI or 1SCO courses. It focuses on the structure and bonding within substances, energy changes in reactions, the chemistry of organic substances, chemical reactivity and also develops skills in identifying reduction and oxidation reactions. This course provides a foundation for further study at tertiary level in fields such as Health Science, Engineering and Biochemistry.
Pathway
Level 3 Chemistry, Level 3 Science and Sustainability
Recommended Prior Learning12 credits from 1SCI/1SCO including a Merit grade in sci1.5 (Acids and Bases). Competency in algebra is also desirable (could be evidenced from sci1.1 - Mechanics)
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91164 v2 Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes | 2 |
E |
5 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91165 v2 Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91166 v2 Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91167 v2 Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction | 2 |
I |
3 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.