science ; biology, chemistry, physics & senior science

SCIENCE ; Biology,

Chemistry, Physics & Senior

science2013 Subject selection forum

BIOLOGY

BiologyBiology aims to develop an understanding of the interactions within and between organisms and between organisms and their environment including levels of organisation of life and evolution as a common source of unity and diversity.The study of biology recognises that, while humans are part of nature, they continue to have a greater influence on the environment than any other species.

Biology Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students’ expertise in each of the following skill areas:

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• communicating information and understanding

• developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques

• working individually and in teams

BiologyPreliminary Course HSC Course

  A Local Ecosystem Patterns In nature Life on Earth Evolution of Australian Biota    

Core topics: Maintaining a Balance Blue print of Life The search for Better Health

& ONE of the following options: Communication Biotechnology Genetics The Broken Code The Human Story Biochemistry

The 2 Unit Biology Course is divided into two parts. The Preliminary Course and The Higher School Certificate Course.

In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

Biology Nursing Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Pharmacy Food nutrition Physical education Child-care.

Because of its nature, Biology is a most useful starting point for many tertiary courses and careers.

Chemistry

ChemistryChemistry is a branch of Science that touches our lives every moment. The foods we eat, the medicines we need, how the human body works, alternative energy sources, the destruction of the ozone layer, and developing new materials are all areas in which chemists are working and are seeking answers.

ChemistryPractical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students’ expertise in each of the following skill areas:

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• communicating information and understanding

• developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques

• working individually and in teams

ChemistryPreliminary Course HSC course

The Chemical Earth Metals Water Energy    

 Core topics: Production of Materials The Acidic Environment Chemical Monitoring & management

 ONE of the following options: Industrial Chemistry Shipwrecks,Corrosion & Conservation Biochemistry of Movement The Chemistry of Art Forensic Chemistry

The 2 Unit Chemistry Course is divided into two parts: The Preliminary Course and The Higher School Certificate Course.

In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

Chemistry Medicine Pharmacy engineering(most fields) food technology Agriculture and horticulture

environmental studies nursing and other health

sciences Animal and veterinary

science

Because of its central place in our society and its future directions Chemistry is an important subject and is a prerequisite for many tertiary courses and careers.

Physics

PhysicsPhysics seeks to explain everyday phenomena and events … the how and why things behave as they do.

PhysicsPractical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students’ expertise in each of the following skill areas:

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• communicating information and understanding

• developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques

• working individually and in teams

PhysicsThe 2 Unit Chemistry Course is divided into two parts: The Preliminary Course

and The Higher School Certificate Course.

In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

Preliminary Course Higher School Certificate Course The World Communicates Electricity in the Home Moving about The Cosmic Engine

Core Topics: Space Motors and Generators Ideas to Implementation

ONE of the following options: Quanta to Quarts Astrophysics Medical Physics Geophysics Age of silicon

Physics Medicine Audiology optometry dentistry engineering chemistry geology biology computing

electronics telecommunications

and information technology.

electrical, mechanical and civil engineering,

marine sciences architecture surveying

Physics is an important component of many vocationally directed courses at university such as

Senior Science

Senior Science 

The Senior Science Course has as its emphasis science in our world. As such it does not have the same level of mathematical or scientific difficulty as other two unit Science courses. The course tries to develop through science, basic skills in living, an understanding of our relationship with the environment and an interest in science and technology that may lead to enhanced use of leisure time. Note: Students who complete the Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Studies or Physics Preliminary course but do not wish to continue on to the HSC in that course, can elect to undertake the Senior Science HSC course.

Senior SciencePractical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students’ expertise in each of the following skill areas:

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• communicating information and understanding

• developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques

• working individually and in teams

The Preliminary and the Higher School Certificate Course incorporates the study of:

Senior SciencePreliminary Course Higher School Certificate Course

Water for living Plants Humans at work The local Environment

Core Topics: Lifestyle Chemistry Medical Technology-Bionics Information systemsONE of the following options: Polymers Preservatives and Additives Pharmaceuticals Disasters Space Science

In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

Senior ScienceThe Senior Science course sets out to develop such an understanding. The course as such provides valuable insights for students seeking careers in;

Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Food technology environmental management the mining industry

Earth & Environmental

Science

Earth & Environmental Science

People increasingly are realising that we have only one earth, that we are dependent on this earth and what we do has an impact on the Earth, and that therefore we need to better understand the delicate balance that exists, and how that balance can be maintained. 

Earth & Environmental Science

Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students’ expertise in each of the following skill areas:

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• communicating information and understanding

• developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques

• working individually and in teams

Earth & Environmental Science

Preliminary Course 

Higher School Certificate Course

Planet Earth and Its Environment

The Local Environment Water Issues Dynamic Earth

Core Topics: Tectonic Impacts Environments Through Time Caring for the Country

ONE of the following options: Introduced Species and the

Australian Environment Organic Geology Mining and the Australian

Environment Oceanography.

The Preliminary and Higher School Certificate courses are as follows:

In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

Earth & Environmental Science

The Earth and Environmental Science course sets out to develop such an understanding. The course as such provides valuable insights for students seeking careers in

environmental management the mining industry earth sciences Horticulture landscape gardening Bush regeneration