Science

Biology 2

In Biology 2, students will cover three modules:

Module 1: Science Inquiry and Science as a Human Endeavour
Module 2: Cell Biology
Module 3: Multicellular Organisms and Environmental Interactions

Module 1 will be delivered concurrently with Modules 2 and 3, where students will engage in practical experiences to enhance their learning of the topics in these modules. Students will also consider how the concepts in Modules 2 and 3 are central to society.

Physical Sciences Foundation 2

This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge in Physical Sciences to apply basic principles to explain observations of the properties and behaviour of matter and natural phenomena that occur in the real world.

Transdisciplinary Science 2

Innovative and critical thinking in science underpins understanding of the natural world and the discovery of new ways of doing and thinking. Science is continually refining and expanding knowledge and stimulating new questions for future investigation.

Transdisciplinary Science Level 2 provides a powerful platform for learners to develop their capabilities, to think creatively, work collaboratively, be innovative and prepare for Level 3 science courses. In practice, most modern and applied science flows between scientific disciplines and is transdisciplinary by nature.

Physical Sciences 3

Students studying Physical Sciences will be introduced to the models and theories used to explain physical and chemical concepts. Students will undertake practical experiments and use their understanding of the physical sciences to examine global issues in our environment and society. This course is required for further study in Chemistry 4 or Physics 4.

Biology 3

Students extend their understanding of biological concepts. Module 1 covers science inquiry (practical investigation) and science as a human endeavour.

Module 2 covers cell regulation and systems. Students learn about enzymes, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, DNA, and the nervous and endocrine systems.

Module 3 covers continuity and change. Students will learn about how organisms fight disease, genetics, evolution by natural selection and the factors that drive speciation.

This course is recommended for Year 12 students only. It is important for students who are aiming to study in the fields of allied health, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and other biological sciences. 

Chemistry 4

Chemistry is the study of materials and substances, and the transformations they undergo through chemical reactions.

Studying Chemistry provides a student the opportunity to explore key concepts, models and theories through active inquiry of real life applications.

Students reinforce understanding of concepts and build confidence in a laboratory setting with regular opportunities to perform experiments. 

Physics 4

Physics attempts to explain the universe in which we live through observation, experimentation and mathematical modelling. It encompasses a wide range of topics from the fundamental particles inside an atom, to theories and questions about space and time.

Students will learn about concepts such as Newton's Laws, electromagnetism, atomic physics, the properties of waves and will be introduced to the particle nature of light.