Course Summary

Are you creative and interested in reactions, chemical reactions? Do you want to know what underpins the production and development of energy, the maintenance of clean air and water, the production of food, medicines and new materials, and the treatment of waste? Studying Chemistry enables you to examine a range of chemical, biochemical and geophysical phenomena through the exploration of the nature of chemicals and chemical processes. You’ll develop an understanding of the structure of materials, ionic compounds, periodic table, chemical energy sources, manufacturing processes and much more.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Explore the origin and nature of material through a combination of theory, research and hands-on investigation
• Conduct research investigations in relevant topics
• Design a practical investigation into physical and chemical properties of water; acid and base reactions; redox reactions; and analysis of water
• Develop a deeper understanding of more complex chemistry concepts and theories
• Design a major practical investigation into an area of interest that is reported in the form of a scientific poster