Unit 1 Chemistry (CH011)

Areas of study

• How do the chemical structures of materials explain their properties and reactions?

• How are materials quantified and classified?

• How can chemical principles be applied to create a more sustainable future?

Learning program & assessment:

• The learning program is mostly theory with a research investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary sustainable chemistry.

• The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.

• This unit provides a number of foundations for Units 3/4 and comprises of two content SAC’s and one research poster.

Unit 2 Chemistry (CH022)

Areas of study

• How do chemicals interact with water?

• How are chemicals measured and analysed?

• How do quantitative scientific investigations develop our understanding of chemical reactions?

Learning program & assessment:

• The learning program is mostly theory with a practical investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary sustainable chemistry.

• The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.

• This unit provides a number of foundations for Units 3/4 and comprises of two content SAC’s and one practical investigation.

Unit 3 Chemistry (CH033)

Areas of study

• What are the current and future options for supplying energy?

• How can the rate and yield of chemical reactions be optimised?

• How is scientific inquiry used to investigate the sustainable production of energy and/or materials?

Learning program & assessment:

• The learning program is mostly theory with a research investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary sustainable chemistry.

• The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.

Unit 4 Chemistry (CH044)

Areas of study

• How are organic compounds categorised and synthesised?

• How are organic compounds analysed and used?

• How is scientific inquiry used to investigate the sustainable production of energy and/or materials?

Learning program & assessment:

• The learning program is mostly theory with a research investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary sustainable chemistry.

• The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.

Recommended Foundational Skills and Knowledge

Students seeking to undertake study in physics at a VCE level or further are recommended to develop and maintain a strong foundation of skills and understanding relating to mathematics and chemistry.

Study Before VCE Chemistry

It is recommended that students have studied and attained a basis of knowledge in:

• 9/10 Chemistry

• Mathematical Science

Study Alongside VCE Chemistry

It is also recommended that students further develop their mathematical understanding while undertaking VCE chemistry, by studying:

• VCE Mathematical Methods (preferred)

• VCE General Mathematics

Note on University Enrolment

To enrol in university level chemistry courses, students are required to have studied VCE Chemistry. Students who have not studied VCE Chemistry may need to take extra bridging chemistry courses before they can enrol in tertiary chemistry courses.