Stage 2
Chemistry
SACE Stage 2 – Chemistry (Year 12)
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SACE Credits
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20
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Does this subject include an exam?
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Yes
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Prerequisite(s)
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Successful completion of Stage 1 Chemistry at C standard is recommended.
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Course Content
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The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
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science inquiry skills
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science as a human endeavour
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science understanding
Students skills, knowledge, and understanding of these occur in the context of the four topics studied:
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Monitoring the environment
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Managing chemical processes
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Organic and biological chemistry
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Managing resources
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Learning Requirements
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In this subject, students are expected to:
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apply science inquiry skills to deconstruct a problem and design and conduct chemistry investigations using appropriate procedures and safe, ethical working practices
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obtain, record, represent, analyse, and interpret the results of chemistry investigations
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evaluate procedures and results, and analyse evidence to formulate and justify conclusions
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develop and apply knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts in new and familiar contexts
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explore and understand science as a human endeavour
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communicate knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts, using appropriate terms, conventions, and representations.
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Pathways
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Chemistry is a prerequisite or assumed knowledge for many science-based university and TAFE courses, opening up opportunities for careers as diverse as engineering, environmental science, medicine and pharmacy.
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