1. S4 - 6 (2014-2017) Chemistry Curriculum

2. Science education STSE=science-technology-society-environment

4. Curiosity & interest in science Personal integrity Open-minded attitude Awareness of the impact of chemistry … Phenomena, facts, principles, concepts, laws and theories Vocabulary, terminology and textual conventions Application of chemistry Scientific investigation Scientific thinking, method, investigation Problem solving, decision making Practical work …

5. ProgrammeOne elective subjectRequirements Bachelor of Dental SurgeryBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science (double degree) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science, Integrated Science, or Physical Education Level 3 or above Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Chemistry or Combined Science with Chemistry component Level 3 or above Bachelor of NursingBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above HKU

6. ProgrammeOne elective subjectRequirements Bachelor of Chinese Medicine Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above Bachelor of PharmacyChemistry or Combined Science with Chemistry component Level 3 or above Bachelor of Business Administration (Information Systems) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science, Integrated Science, or ICT Level 3 or above Bachelor of ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above Bachelor of Biomedical Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science with Biology / Chemistry component Level 3 or above HKU

7. ProgrammeOne elective subjectRequirements EngineeringBiology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science Level 2 or above Medicine / Medicine Global Physician- Leadership stream Biology, ChemistryLevel 3 or above NursingBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above PharmacyChemistryLevel 3 or above ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above Chinese MedicineBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated Science Level 3 or above CU

8. Topics to be covered- Compulsory Part 1.Planet earth 2.Microscopic world I 3.Metals 4.Acids & bases 5.Fossil fuels and carbon compounds 6.Microscopic world II 7.Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis

9. Topics to be covered- Compulsory Part 8.Chemical reactions and energy 9.Rate of reaction 10.Chemical equilibrium 11.Chemistry of carbon compounds 12.Patterns in the chemical world

10. Topics to be covered- Elective Part (2 out of 3) 13.*Industrial chemistry 14.Materials chemistry 15.*Analytical chemistry (* = electives offered in SHCC)

11. Public Assessment Compulsory part (182 teaching hrs) (60%) –Paper I (2.5 hrs) Elective part (48 teaching hrs) (20%) –Paper II (1 hr, 1 question on each topic) SBA (20%)

12. (56 marks)

13. SBA S5 & S6 Laboratory work and related skills 20%

14. How to study well in this subject? Be interested in scientific investigation & analysis Prepare lessons Attentive in class Revise consistently & do exam-type practices Master the skills in laboratory work Understand how to carry out the experiments and why it is carried out in that particular way Raise questions Get more related knowledge from other sources, e.g. books, science magazines and web sites, etc.