Stage 2 Scientific Studies 10 Credit

Subject Code: 2SCF10
Length of course: Semester
Credit points and TAS status: 10 Credit TAS

Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
None

Other Advice:
It would be desirable for student to bring laptops to every class (if they have one) to interface with sensor technologies.

Students will be required to partake in excursions to support student learning and access advance resources.


Course Outline:
Students develop their knowledge of scientific principles and concepts, the ability to use that knowledge to identify questions, issues, opportunities and challenges, and the capacity to acquire new knowledge through their own investigations.

They develop the skills and abilities to explain scientific phenomena, and to draw evidence-based conclusions from the investigation of science-related issues. In this way, students develop scientific knowledge and skills to support them in their future career pathways, including those that are science-related, and everyday life in a world shaped by science and technology.

Topics Covered:

• Soilless culture techniques
  • Hydroponics
  • Aquaculture
  • Aeroponics
  • Space programs food production
  • Nutrient requirements over plant life cycle

• Plant propagation techniques
  • Cutting
  • Layering
  • Tissue culture
  • Grafting

• Food sustainability
  • Nutrient recycling
  • Water recycling
  • Food production for a growing population
  • Genetic modification of foods

Assessment:

• School assessment 70%
  • Folio 40%
    • Practical investigation
    • Issues research assignment
  • Skills and application tasks 30%
    • Multimedia presentation
    • Supervised test
• External 30%
  • Self-directed investigation

Additional Costs:

• Nil

Further information on post school pathways:

• SATAC tertiary entrance booklet.