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Course No: 11050 Year 11, 15050 Year 12
Course Description
Course Description
The chemistry course develops students' knowledge, understanding and skills in order to relate the observable physical properties of matter to its structure at the atomic level. It examines the types and drivers of chemical reactions and how we measure the quantities involved in these processes. Students study different 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.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Over the course of Year 11 and Year 12 students study 8 modules.
In Year 11 students study:
Properties and Structure of Matter
Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry
Reactive Chemistry
Drivers of Reactions
In Year 12 students study:
Equilibrium and Acid Reactions
Acid/base Reactions
Organic Chemistry
Applying Chemical Ideas
Students are provided with 15 hours of course time for depth studies in both Year 11 and Year 12. During this time students may undertake an investigation/activity that allows for the further development of one or more scientific concepts.
Is Chemistry hard?
Is Chemistry hard?
The Chemistry course builds your understanding from Year 10 through to Year 12. You need to be able to think conceptually and grasp concepts in order to move through the course. Having said that, if you are currently doing well in Science and Mathematics and you are prepared to work hard, Chemistry may be ideal for you.
Will I get scaled up if I do Chemistry?
Will I get scaled up if I do Chemistry?
Do not pick Chemistry because of scaling. If you perform poorly in Chemistry, scaling will not help. Pick Chemistry because you enjoy the subject and are capable of progressing.
How much homework will I get?
How much homework will I get?
On average, about three hours a week every week. As well you are expected to summarise your work as you go and manage assessments.
Do I need to take Mathematics Extension to do Chemistry?
Do I need to take Mathematics Extension to do Chemistry?
No, but you will need to be able to rearrange equations, calculate logarithms to base 10 and use exponentials. You also need to be comfortable with using scientific notation.
Can I still take Chemistry if I'm not doing well in Science this year?
Can I still take Chemistry if I'm not doing well in Science this year?
I highly recommend you talk to your Science teacher and ask what you need to do to improve your marks in Science and then follow their advice. If you are motivated to study Chemistry, then making sure you have the prerequisite knowledge in place by working hard this year to improve is essential.
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Important NESA Information
Important NESA Information
2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12
Board Developed Course
Exclusions: Nil (max of 6 units of Science courses in Year 11)
Course Description
Course 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.
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
Year 11
Properties and Structure of Matter
Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry
Reactive Chemistry
Drivers of Reactions
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
Year 12
Equilibrium and Acid Reactions
Acid/base Reactions
Organic Chemistry
Applying Chemical Ideas
Particular Course Requirements
Particular Course Requirements
Students are provided with 15 hours of course time for depth studies in both Year 11 and Year 12. During this time students may undertake an investigation/activity that allows for the further development of one or more scientific concepts.
A depth study may be one investigation/activity or a series of investigations/activities. Depth studies may be included in one module or across several modules.
Practical investigations are an essential part of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time each year.
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