Chemistry Department
Chemistry
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛmɪstri
Chemistry is......
“The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances”. (Oxford Dictionary)
Chemistry helps us to understand the world around us
Chemistry enables us to understand the properties of different materials and to transform materials into new and useful substances. Through chemistry, we can understand changes that we observe in the natural and physical world. Chemistry gives us understandings on which to base educated choices about consumer products and management of resources.
Chemistry solves problems
Chemistry enables us to develop a range of useful materials such as pharmaceuticals for curing and treating diseases, substances that protect the environment, technologically advanced structures for building, and materials that can be used as alternative energy sources. Chemistry is fundamental to understanding climate change and wise use of the world’s energy and water resources.
Learning in chemistry opens up career opportunities
Some chemists work in laboratories designing new materials that are used in products such as medicines, food and beverage flavourings, superconductors, and vaccines. Studying chemistry also provides excellent training for a wide range of careers including marketing and project management, environmental science and forensic science. Employers value the skills of numeracy, problem solving, and communication that are integral to all study in chemistry.
Chemistry Courses
Level One
The aim of the level one course is to:
Identify patterns and trends in the properties of a range of groups of substances, for example, acids and bases, metals, metal compounds, and hydrocarbons; Explore factors that affect chemical processes.
Distinguish between atoms, molecules, and ions (includes covalant and ionic bonding); Link atomic structure to the organisation of the periodic table; Use particle theory to explain factors that affect chemical processes.
This course provides an introduction to the basics of chemistry. Students will gain a good understanding of the material world.
THIS COURSE IS NOT BEING OFFERED IN 2020
Level Two
The aims of the level 2 course are to:
This course focuses on Investigate and measure the chemical and physical properties of a range of groups of substances, for example, acids and bases and selected organic and inorganic compounds.
Relate properties of matter to structure and bonding; Develop an understanding of and use the fundamental concepts of chemistry (for example, equilibrium and thermochemical principles) to interpret observations.
Apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the natural world and how chemistry is used in society to meet needs, resolve issues, and develop new technologies.
Course information booklet Click HERE
Level Three
The aims of the level 3 course are to:
Investigate and measure the chemical and physical properties of a range of groups of substances, for example, acids and bases, oxidants and reductants, and selected organic and inorganic compounds.
Relate properties of matter to structure and bonding; Develop an understanding of and use the fundamental concepts of chemistry (for example, equilibrium and thermochemical principles) to interpret observations.
Apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the natural world and how chemistry is used in society to meet needs, resolve issues, and develop new technologies.
Course information booklet HERE.
Scholarship & Massey Chemistry
The aim of the Scholarship & Massey Chemistry course is to:
- Review the level 3 Chemistry Achievement Standards to Scholarship level.
- Complete in the second half of the year the Massey University Chemistry in the Material World (123.102)
Course outline for this course is HERE
Engineering Day at Massey University 2020
EXPERIENCE DAY TUESDAY 7 JULY
This is a great opportunity to learn about Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering. Students will get hands-on experience working in our labs and use equipment in the FoodPilot plant.
This is a free event during the school holidays for Year 11-13 high school students. It would suit students studying maths and science who are interested to learn where these subjects could take them.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO:
• Learn about how drinking water is treated before it reaches your tap
• Whip up your own custom designed moisturizer
• Enter the FoodPilot plant and make ice cream
• Compete against each other to operate an energy drink manufacturing process and make the most profit
Students interested in our Chemical and Food Engineering Experience Day on the Manawatū campus Tuesday 7 July can register here.