Level 3 Chemistry
13CHE Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Townshend.
Topics CoveredThe main aim of this course is to elicit critical understanding and appreciation of the impact of chemistry on the everyday world through experiment, observation and problem solving.
Students need to enjoy working with mathematical ideas, symbols and chemical equations.
Topics covered provide an extension of Year 12 Chemistry, and lead on to tertiary study in areas such as Science, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Processing, and Health Sciences including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing.
Level 3 Chemistry
Chemistry is about understanding the properties of different substances and how these substances can change. Chemistry allows us to predict how substances may alter when the surrounding conditions change, or how they may react to form new substances, and to explain why this happens. Chemists are continually changing matter into new and more useful forms. Chemistry goes on continuously, all around us. Chemists and students who study chemistry use their understanding of atoms, molecules and ions - particles that are too tiny to be seen with our eyes - to explain and predict the properties and behaviour of different materials.
Prerequisite:
It is recommended that you have passed with Merit endorsement or passed at least 18 credits in Level 2 Chemistry.
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Career Pathways
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Subject CostsRevision Booklet $17
Scholarship Revision Booklet (Optional) $21