Subject Code: 2CME20 Length of course: Full year Credit points and TAS status: 20 Credit TAS
Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Chemistry.
Precluded combinations with current SACE subjects: None
Course Outline:
In their study of Chemistry, students develop and extend their understanding of how the physical world is chemically constructed, the interaction between human activities and the environment, and the use that human beings make of the planet’s resources. They explore examples of how scientific understanding is dynamic and develops with new evidence, which may involve the application of new technologies.
Students consider examples of benefits and risks of chemical knowledge to the wider community, along with the capacity of chemical knowledge to inform public debate on social and environmental issues. The study of Chemistry helps students to make informed decisions about interacting with and modifying nature, and explore options such as green or sustainable chemistry, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of chemical products and processes.
Through the study of Chemistry, students develop the skills that enable them to be questioning, reflective, and critical thinkers; investigate and explain phenomena around them; and explore strategies and possible solutions to address major challenges now and in the future (for example, in energy use, global food supply, and sustainable food production).
Students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges, and pursue future pathways, including in medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and innovative product design.
Topics Included:
Topic 1: Monitoring the Environment
Topic 2: Managing Chemical Processes
Topic 3: Organic and Biological Chemistry
Topic 4: Managing Resources.
Students study all four topics
Assessment:
School Assessment (70%)
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%)
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%)
External Assessment (30%)
Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%).
Students provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments, including the external assessment component.
Students complete:
at least two practical investigations
one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour (SHE task)
at least three skills and applications tasks • one examination.
At least one investigation or skills and applications task should involve collaborative work.
Length of course: Full year
Credit points and TAS status: 20 Credit TAS
Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Chemistry.
Precluded combinations with current SACE subjects:
None
Course Outline:
In their study of Chemistry, students develop and extend their understanding of how the physical world is chemically constructed, the interaction between human activities and the environment, and the use that human beings make of the planet’s resources. They explore examples of how scientific understanding is dynamic and develops with new evidence, which may involve the application of new technologies.
Students consider examples of benefits and risks of chemical knowledge to the wider community, along with the capacity of chemical knowledge to inform public debate on social and environmental issues. The study of Chemistry helps students to make informed decisions about interacting with and modifying nature, and explore options such as green or sustainable chemistry, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of chemical products and processes.
Through the study of Chemistry, students develop the skills that enable them to be questioning, reflective, and critical thinkers; investigate and explain phenomena around them; and explore strategies and possible solutions to address major challenges now and in the future (for example, in energy use, global food supply, and sustainable food production).
Students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges, and pursue future pathways, including in medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and innovative product design.
Topics Included:
Students study all four topics
Assessment:
School Assessment (70%)
External Assessment (30%)
Students provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments, including the external assessment component.
Students complete:
At least one investigation or skills and applications task should involve collaborative work.
Additional Costs:
Further information on post school pathways: