Papanui High School/Coursebook/SCA202

= APPLIED SCIENCE 201 (2 Semesters) - SCC21S / SCP21S =

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Hall

STRUCTURE

This course consists of 2 independent semesters so a student may opt to do either a full year course or 1 semester.

PRE-REQUISITES

14 credits in Level 1 Science and have gained an Achieved grade in a Physics or Chemistry based Achievement standard as appropriate for the semester chosen.

Exclusion: Students cannot study Chemistry 201 and the Chemistry semester of this course – similarly for the Physics semester and Physics 201. They can do Chemistry 201 and the Physics semester of this course or vice versa.

CONTENT

Semester 1: Physics (3 of the following topics)


 * 1) Investigating Movement and Energy
 * 2) Understanding the science of waves
 * 3) Understanding the atomic and nuclear physics
 * 4) Understanding stars and planetary systems

Semester 2: Chemistry

There are three areas to this course


 * 1) Solution testing and water quality – investigating what is dissolved in water and aspects of water pollution.
 * 2) Investigating a recent discovery in Chemistry and its effects on society.
 * 3) Looking at common carbon based compounds – fuels, vinegar, food flavourings – how they interact and making and analysing them.

ASSESSMENT

Physics: 10-11 credits depending on the topics chosen

Chemistry: 10 credits from 3 Achievement Standards

COST

$25.00 workbooks, $25.00 field trips

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

This course is aimed for students who are interested in Physics and/or Chemistry. They are not suitable preparation for Year 13 Physics or Chemistry courses. They are preparation for some but not all Science courses at CPIT. University courses require Level 3 Physical Science courses. If you are thinking about either of these courses, you will need to seek career guidance to see if it is appropriate for you.

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