Students learn to planning and conducting investigations, experiments, note taking, research, calculations, problem solving techniques, group work, computer experiences and processing information.
Higher school certificate (HSC) topics
Core topics:
- production of materials
- the acidic environment
- chemical monitoring and management.
One option from the following:
- industrial chemistry
- shipwrecks, corrosion and conservation
- the biochemistry of movement
- the chemistry of art
- forensic chemistry.
School assessment
A research project in each of the preliminary and HSC courses.
Other tasks include formal examinations, practical tests and reports, topic tests.
HSC examination — 3 hour written examination
Section 1 (core):
- part 'A': multiple choice (15 marks)
- part 'B': short answer and extended response (60 marks).
Section 2 (option)
- one option out of five (25 marks).