Physics and Chemistry 2019 General Syllabuses Physics – Ms Katrin King, kking@msm.qld.edu.au Chemistry – Dr Mark Spanevello, mspanevello@msm.qld.edu.au (Curriculum Leader Science – Acting)

Both Chemistry and Physics General Senior Subjects May contribute to an ATAR and QCE Unit 1 = 1 Credit, Unit 2 = 1 Credit Units 3 AND 4 = 2 Credits

Common Assessments Data Test Research Investigation Experimental Data Apply understanding through calculations Analyse evidence to identify relationships and uncertainty Interpret evidence to draw conclusions Research Investigation Apply understanding to develop research questions Analyse and interpret evidence Investigate phenomena Evaluate claims and conclusions Communicate arguments and conclusions

Common Assessments Student Experiment Examination Apply understanding to modify methods and process data Analyse and interpret experimental evidence Investigate phenomena Evaluate experimental processes and conclusions Communicate findings, arguments and conclusions Examination Describe and explain concepts Apply understanding Analyse evidence to identify trends, relationships and limitations Interpret evidence to draw conclusions

Chemistry Physics Year 11 Year 12 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Data Test 10% Research Investigation 20% Student Experiment 20% Internal Exam 50% External Examination 50% Physics Year 11 Year 12 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Data Test 10% Student Experiment 20% Research Investigation 20% Internal Exam 50% External Examination 50%

Chemistry Chemistry aims to develop students’: interest in and appreciation of chemistry and its usefulness in helping to explain phenomena and solve problems encountered in their ever- changing world understanding of the theories and models used to describe, explain and make predictions about chemical systems, structures and properties understanding of the factors that affect chemical systems and how chemical systems can be controlled to produce desired products appreciation of chemistry as an experimental science that has developed through independent and collaborative research, and that has significant impacts on society and implications for decision-making

Chemistry Units Year 11 Year 12 Unit 1 Chemical fundamentals – structure, properties and reactions Unit 2 Molecular interactions and reactions Unit 3 Equilibrium, acids and redox reactions Unit 4 Structure, synthesis and design Topic 1: Properties and structure of atoms Topic 2: Properties and structure of materials Topic 3: Chemical reactions — reactants, products and energy change Topic 1: Chemical equilibrium systems Topic 2: Oxidation and reduction Topic 1: Properties and structure of organic materials Topic 2: Chemical synthesis and design

Physics Physics aims to develop students’: appreciation of the wonder of physics and the significant contribution physics has made to contemporary society understanding that diverse natural phenomena may be explained, analysed and predicted using concepts, models and theories that provide a reliable basis for action understanding of the ways in which matter and energy interact in physical systems across a range of scales understanding of the ways in which models and theories are refined, and new models and theories are developed in physics; and how physics knowledge is used in a wide range of contexts and informs personal, local and global issues

Physics Units Year 11 Year 12 Unit 1 Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Unit 2 Linear motion and waves Unit 3 Gravity and electromagnetism Unit 4 Revolutions in modern physics Topic 1: Heating processes Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions Topic 3: Electrical circuits Topic 1: Linear motion and force Topic 2: Waves Topic 1: Gravity and motion Topic 2: Electromagnetism Topic 1: Special relativity Topic 2: Quantum theory Topic 3: The Standard Model

Highly recommended (minimum requirements) Chemistry B- in Science II B- in Preparatory Maths Methods Physics B- in Science II B- in Preparatory Maths Methods

Future Outcomes Chemistry Physics A course of study in Chemistry can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of forensic science, environmental science, engineering, medicine, pharmacy and sports science. Physics A course of study in Physics can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of science, engineering, medicine and technology.

Any questions Email Mark Spanevello mspanevello@msm.qld.edu.au Katrin King kking@msm.qld.edu.au