Stage 2 Chemistry

SACE CREDITS: 20 credits

KEY CONTACT: Kerry Pinchbeck

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Chemistry.

COURSE CONTENT:

In their study of Chemistry, students continue to develop and extend on the key concepts of chemistry explored in stage 1. They will explore the links between chemistry and observations of the physical world to explain how different substances interact and function. Students will explore the chemistry of climate change and look at processes and developments that can lead to an improvement for our natural world. This includes topics covering renewable fuel sources, wastewater management and the chemistry of soils.

Students consider examples of benefits and risks of chemical knowledge to the wider community, along with the capacity of chemical knowledge to inform public debate on social and environmental issues. The study of Chemistry helps students to make informed decisions about interacting with and modifying nature, and explore options such as green or sustainable chemistry, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of chemical products and processes.

Through the study of Chemistry, students develop the skills that enable them to be questioning, reflective, and critical thinkers; investigate and explain phenomena around them; and explore strategies and possible solutions to address major challenges now and in the future (for example, in energy use, global food supply, and sustainable food production).

Students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges, and pursue future pathways, including in medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and innovative product design.

The topics for Stage 2 Chemistry are:
1. Monitoring the Environment
2. Managing Chemical Processes
3. Organic and Biological Chemistry
4. Managing Resources.

ASSESSMENT:
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types.

Assessment Types
1. Investigations Folio
2. Skills and Applications Tasks
3. External – Written examination

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil