chemistry
Number of Units: 2
ATAR Category: A
Course Fee: $75 per annum
Description:
The Year 11 course develops the knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the properties and structures of matter, the types and drivers of chemical reactions and how we measure the quantities involved in these processes.
The Year 12 course builds on the concepts introduced in Year 11 by examining particular classes of chemicals, processes and a variety of chemical reactions which incorporate organic compounds and acid/base equilibrium reactions. The course challenges students to apply this knowledge to the investigation of a range of methods used in identifying and measuring quantities of chemicals, which leads to an understanding of the structure, properties and trends of and between classes of chemicals.
Students who have shown an achievement in, and/or aptitude for, any of the Stage 6 Science courses in Year 11 may choose to study Science Extension in Year 12.
Course requirements:
Course must be studied with: Nil
Course cannot be studied with: 6 other units of Science subjects (Biology, Investigating Science and Physics)
Major work(s): Nil
Other course requirement:
15 indicative course hours depth studies in each year.
35 hours of course times for practical investigations.
Course fee will cover: Chemicals, consumables and equipment for practical investigations.
Additional resourcing requirements for the course: NESA approved calculator.
Year 11
Properties and Structure of Matter
Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry
Reactive Chemistry
Drivers of Reactions
Year 12
Equilibrium and Acid Reactions
Acid/base Reactions
Organic Chemistry
Applying Chemical Ideas
Link to course webpage: Chemistry - See for further information on assessment and course requirements.
Contact: Mr Nigel Kuan – Head Teacher Science.