St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Level 2 - Chemistry
Course Description
Chemistry plays a crucial role in our understanding of the natural and physical world and enables us to make informed decisions about various aspects of our lives. Including:
- Understanding material properties: chemistry helps us comprehend the properties of different materials, including their structure, composition, and behaviour.
- Consumer product choices: chemistry provides the foundation for evaluating consumer products. By understanding the chemical composition and potential effects of substances, we can make informed choices about the products we use.
- Resource management: chemistry contributes to the efficient management of resources. Through chemical analysis and processes, we can identify and optimize the use of materials, reduce waste generation, and develop recycling techniques.
- Pharmaceuticals and healthcare: chemistry plays a pivotal role in the development and production of pharmaceuticals.
- Environmental protection: chemistry offers tools and knowledge to protect the environment. Chemists develop substances and technologies to mitigate pollution, remediate contaminated sites, and ensure the sustainable use of resources.
- Advanced materials and energy sources: chemistry enables the development of advanced materials with unique properties.
By providing both practical and theoretical techniques, the study of chemistry fosters curiosity and a deeper understanding of the material world. It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to address challenges, make informed decisions, and contribute to scientific advancements and societal well-being.
At NCEA Level 2 the course focuses on atomic structure and bonding, thermochemistry, organic chemistry, chemical reactivity, reduction and oxidation and practically determining the concentration of a substance in a consumer product.
Chemistry continues into NCEA Level 3. It links into many courses at university, or may be studied as a major course for a science degree.
It is a compulsory prerequisite for entry into New Zealand engineering and veterinary science courses and overseas medical schools. It is highly recommended for New Zealand medical schools (a bridging course will need to be undertaken if you do not have Level 3 chemistry).
Pre-requisites
Students choosing this course are expected to have a minimum of Mostly the expected level grades for year 11 chemistry or the chemistry components of the combined biology/chemistry or physics/chemistry courses. Final entry is at the discretion of the Head of Faculty Science.
Course Specific Costs
$70 - consumables
Pathway
Career opportunities are plentiful – for example, healthcare, engineering, veterinary, environment and conservation, food production and technology, agriculture and horticulture, pharmaceuticals, energy amongst many others.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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