Year 12 Chemistry (CHE)
12CHE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 1 Science with consistent Achievement or at least one Merit
Level 1 English with consistent Achievement
Year 12 Chemistry (CHE)
WHAT WILL I LEARN
- Theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative chemistry, inorganic and organic (carbon) chemistry, atomic structure and bonding, energy changes and chemical reactivity.
- To develop and carry out a quantitative investigation.
- To solve problems and do calculations relating to chemical reactivity and energy changes.
- To solve problems using qualitative knowledge of organic compounds and their properties and reactivity.
- To understand oxidation and reduction reactions.
- To communicate chemistry knowledge using accepted language, symbols and conventions.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 to 5 Level 2 Achievement Standards - 17 to 20 credits:
1 to 2 internally assessed Achievement Standards worth 4 to 7 credits
3 externally assessed Achievement Standards make up 13 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Rimmer, Mr Poulgrain or Mrs Metelerkamp
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 13 Chemistry (CHE), Year 13 General Science (SCI)
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Chemistry, L3 General Science
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $25 for the course workbook.