Chemistry

Why study Chemistry at Garnock?

Chemistry is a crucial part of our everyday lives. From the food that we eat to the air that we breath, everything we see, hear, smell and touch involves chemistry. From studying chemistry, you will learn about the important chemicals and reactions that happen around us, allowing us to develop a better understanding of life and the world we live in.

In S3 we study the following topics:

• Chemical Changes – you will learn about chemical reactions and factors that can affect them, the atom that forms the building blocks of life, and the bonding of elements to form new substances.

• Nature’s Chemistry – you will learn about many important everyday chemical products such as hydrocarbons (the back bone of fossil fuels, plastics and many cosmetics), alcohols/carboxylic acids and their many use and how to calculate the energy released from fuels in combustion reactions.

You will also learn many scientific skills essential for further study in all three sciences through carrying out a range of experiments.

SUBJECT SKILLS: CHEMISTRY

Resilience

Teamwork Organisation

Communication Creativity

Problem-solving Adaptability

Leadership Integrity

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What comes next? Progression

You can progress on to National 4/5, Higher or even Advanced Higher Chemistry qualifications.

Chemistry is an essential subject for anyone interested in Veterinary Sciences, Medicine, and dentistry, but can be useful for the following jobs:

• Forensic scientist

• Biomedical scientist

• Laboratory technician

• Pharmacologist

• Pharmacist

• Food scientist

Studying chemistry in S3 & 4 can allow you access to apprenticeships, NQ courses, college courses, and if you continue to Higher you could continue on to university.

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