Board Developed Course

Link to NESA Stage 6 Subject Syllabus

Prerequisites:

• Work in your other areas of Science should be at an A grade

Exclusions: Year 12 only

Cost: Excursion and fieldtrip expenses

Course Description:

Students develop a response to a scientific research question that requires the analysis of data from one, or a combination of, the following disciplines:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Earth and Environmental Science

• Physics

Design for students with an interest in scientific research at a University level.

Prerequisite courses for entry into Science Extension Year 12 are one of, or a combination (up to 6 units of study) of, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science or Physics in Year 11.

Co-requisite courses for Science Extension Year 12 are one of, or a combination (up to 7 units of study) of, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science or Physics in Year 12.

Main Topics Covered:

The Foundations of Scientific Thinking

The Scientific Research Proposal

The Data, Evidence and Decisions

The Scientific Research Report

Particular Course Requirements:

Throughout the course students select and develop a scientific research question and develop evidence based responses in the form of a scientific research report that is supported by a scientific research portfolio.

External Assessment:

• Year 12 mandatory components and weightings

• External assessment requirements including HSC examination specifications.

Employment / University Opportunities:

Science teacher, Pharmacist, Chemical Engineer, Doctor, Laboratory Technician, Analytical Chemist, Environmental Chemist, Toxicologist, Healthcare Scientist, Research Scientist, Drug Safety Assistant, Forensic Scientist. Engineering, Astronomer, Air traffic controller, Medical Physics, Acoustics, Teacher, Radiographer, Doctor, Nuclear science, Forensic science, Scientific Research.