Chemistry

Duration: 
Full Year
Compulsory: 
No

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND: C grade or higher in Stage 1 Chemistry

Good passes in both units of Stage 1 Chemistry are assumed for this course. There is a significant overlap with Stage 2 Biology.

 CONTENT

  • Monitoring the Environment
  • Managing Chemical Processes
  • Organic and Biological Chemistry
  • Managing Resources

ASSESSMENT

Assessment in Stage 2 Chemistry consists of the following components, weighted as shown:

  • Examination 30%
  • Investigations Folio 30%
  • Skills and Applications Tasks 40%

FUTURE PATHWAYS

This subject can be used for University and TAFE entrance. Careers linked with this course include medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, food science and technologies materials innovation and scientific research.

THRIVE • RESPECT • INTEGRITY

We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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