1. Physics and Chemistry 2019 General Syllabuses
Physics – Ms Katrin King,
Chemistry – Dr Mark Spanevello, (Curriculum Leader Science – Acting)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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.

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