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Science Information Session
The Subjects (choose wisely!)• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Senior Science• Marine Studies
How to choose?
• Ability
• Career ideas
• Interests
• Prerequisites for UNI, TAFE etc.
What Combinations?
1. The best combination for some Science and Engineering courses at Uni is PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY
2. Another good combo might be CHEMISTRY and BIOLOGY. This is useful for medicine or nursing.
3. It is possible to attempt up to 6 science units. This depends on timetable constraints.
Ability – You must consider:
1. Realistically, how good am I at Science and Maths?
2. How motivated am I to do well?
3. You should be doing extension Maths if you choose Physics.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Open Ended Investigation
Task 2: Half Yearly Exam
Task 3: Yearly Exam
(including practical skill questions)
Biology
Yr 11 Topics: A Local Ecosystem
Patterns in Nature
Life on Earth
Evolution of Australian Biota
Yr 12 Topics: Maintaining a Balance
Blueprint of Life
The Search for Better Health
Communication
Format of HSC Exam: 3 Hour Written Exam
What about a career based around Biology? Shouldn’t I pick Biology as a subject?
Remember that many of the courses at TAFE and Uni will contain Chemistry so it is important to investigate these courses to see if taking Chemistry as well as Biology would be a good option.
Who Should Choose Biology?
Top 60 students
Anyone interested in going to University to study:
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geography
Health Sciences (Nutrition, Psychology, Health)
Science – Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Marine
Nursing
Chemistry
Yr 11 Topics: The Chemical Earth
Metals
Water
Energy
Yr 12 Topics: Production of Materials
The Acidic Environment
Chemical Monitoring and Management
Shipwrecks, Corrosion and Conservation
Format of HSC Exam: 3 Hour Written Exam
Who Should Choose Chemistry?
Top 30 students
Anyone interested in going to University to study:
Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Mining, Telecommunications
Nursing, Health Science (Nutrition, Medical Science, Psychology, Population Health etc)
Science – Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Nuclear Science, Medical Radiation, Nanotechnology
Physics
Yr 11 Topics: The World Communicates
Electrical Energy in the Home
Moving About
The Cosmic Engine
Yr 12 Topics: Space
Motors and Generators
From Ideas to Implementation
Medical Physics
Format of HSC Exam: 3 Hour Written Exam
Who Should Choose Physics?
Top 30 in mathematics
Anyone interested in going to University to study:
Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Mining, Telecommunications
Science – Medicinal Chemistry, Nuclear Science, Medical Radiation Physics, Nanotechnology, Photonics, Physics, International Science, Graduate Medicine
Maths
Senior Science
Yr 11 Topics: The Local Ecosystem
Humans at Work
Water for Living
Plants
Yr 12 Topics: Lifestyle Chemistry
Medical Technology - Bionics
Information Systems
Disasters
Format of HSC Exam: 3 Hour Written Exam
Who Should Choose Senior Science?
No prerequisites however students should remember this is a full 2-unit course.
Students who pick Senior Science may not choose Biology, Chemistry or Physics in Year 11.
Anyone who likes Science and may want to pursue it at TAFE.
Marine Studies has no prerequisites however it cannot be used for a UAI.
Note that because scuba diving is done in Year 11 any student with a medical condition that may affect their ability to dive must get a full dive medical before enrolment in this course
Marine Studies
Core:
Marine Safety and First Aid
The Marine Environment
Life in the Sea
Humans in Water
Marine and Maritime Employment
Options:
Several
Format of HSC Exam: No formal external exam. Internal exams,
project and practical component
Marine Studies has no prerequisites however it cannot be used for a UAI.
Note that because scuba diving is done in Year 11 any student with a medical condition that may affect their ability to dive must get a full dive medical before enrolment in this course
Science is wonderful and exciting however it is
difficult.
Be prepared to work hard and give close thought
to your subject selections.