Level 1: Core: Science in Action
SCIIA100 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningTo be successful in this course we recommend you have a keen interest in Science and are thinking about a university pathway.
It's important to learn Science! It helps us explain how things work and what is happening around us.
In this course you will learn about the three key areas of Science; Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In each of these topics you will learn how the knowledge of genetics shapes our world, how forces act on objects and how chemicals react to influence our everyday life. By choosing this course you will be able to make informed decisions and apply critical thinking. This course is highly recommended for students who are planning to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics in Year 12 & 13 as well as those planning to go into the trades as the content covered will provide essential foundations.
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Assessment Information
3 achievement standards - 1 Chemistry 6-credit internal, 1 5-credit Physics internal investigations, and 1 5-credit Genetics internal/external.