TCE Physical Sciences Level 3
TCE Physical Sciences Level 3
| šCourse Type | Pre-tertiary |
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| TASC Code | PSC315118 |
| TCE Points | 15 |
| ā±Hours | 150 |
| āļøStandard | Mathematics (Numeracy) |
| šPrerequisites | Students taking this course will have successfullyĀ completed Physical Sciences and Mathematics inĀ Year 10 (or Physical Science Level 2). |
šDesirable priorĀ experiences | nil |
| šAssessment | Internal - ongoing against criteria External - 3 hour examination |
What will I learn?
This syllabus is for students wishing to continue their studies of the physical sciences (physics and chemistry) beyond year 10. Physics and chemistry are fundamental sciences that: provide a foundation for undertaking investigations; endeavour to explain physical and chemical phenomena that occur in the universe; and can be applied to, and have an impact on, issues in society.
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The course consists of the following major themes:Ā
- Atomic properties and nuclear reactionsĀ
- Motion and forceĀ
- Conservation in physicsĀ
- Chemical structures and propertiesĀ
- Chemical reactions and reacting quantitiesĀ
Why should I consider this course?
The purpose of science education is to develop scientific literacy, helping learners:Ā
- to be interested in, and understand, the world around them;
- to engage in discourse about the scientific and technological aspects underlying global and local issues;
- to understand the testable and contestable nature of science, and question the claims made by others about scientific matters;
- to be able to identify questions, draw evidence-based conclusions and discuss their validity; and
- to form opinions, that are reasoned and informed, about the environment, about their own health and well-being, and about the role and impact of science on society.
This course is a prerequisite for students who wish to study Chemistry Level 4 and Physics Level 4 in year 12. It is also appropriate for students wanting to continue their studies of Chemistry and Physics beyond Year 10. Ā
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What Skills does this course provide?
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- plan activities, monitoring and evaluating progress while completing activities, meeting deadlines and contributing to completion of group activities in the context of physics and chemistry
- communicate, predict and explain physical science phenomena, using qualitative and quantitative representations in appropriate modes and genres, and following accepted conventions and terminology
- apply discriminating research skills and apply the principles of academic integrity; collecting and recording primary and secondary data from a variety of relevant sources
- utilise practical skills safely, and competently select and use scientific techniques and equipment to collect and organise data related to physics and chemistry
- use scientific inquiry skills to enable them to perform and evaluate experiments relating to physics and chemistry; analysing and interpreting data to draw valid conclusions
- make connections between knowledge of physics and chemistry and ethical, political, cultural, social, economic and scientific considerations in differing contexts
- apply physics and chemistry concepts, models and theories to analyse physical and chemical phenomena
- apply physics and chemistry processes to analyse physical and chemical phenomena
What Pathway Options does this course provide?
This course is a prerequisite for students who wish to study Chemistry Level 4 and Physics Level 4 in Year 12. It may be studied as part of a pathway to tertiary study and careers in areas such as medicine, engineering, surveying and other sciences. It is also suitable for learners wishing to study a science as part of a general education.