Year 13 Chemistry (CHE)
13CHE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Metelerkamp.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 1 Science and Level 2 Chemistry with consistent Achievement
Year 13 Chemistry (CHE)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Theoretical and practical aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry, including oxidation-reduction chemistry, atomic structure and bonding, energy changes and aqueous systems.
To solve problems and do calculations relating to aqueous and redox chemistry and energy changes.
To solve problems using knowledge of organic compounds along with spectroscopic knowledge and data.
To communicate chemistry knowledge using accepted language, symbols and conventions.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
5 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 19 credits
3 internally assessed make up 9 credits (one of these could be omitted, pending our progress throughout this course)
2 externally assessed make up 10 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Rimmer, Mr Poulgrain, Mrs Metelerkamp
Learning Areas:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $25 for the course workbook.