Level 2 General Science

2SCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Wilson

This course focuses on general scientific concepts and contains Internal Achievement Standards from the scientific subjects Biology, Chemistry, and Earth and Space Science. The Achievement Standards indicated may change dependent on student interests.

Pathway

Level 3 Biology, Level 3 Science

Recommended Prior Learning

12 Credits in Level 1 Science, 8 Credits in Level 1 English and 8 Credits in Level 1 Mathematics.

Credit Information
Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2 Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
4
Y
A.S. 91161 v3 Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out quantitative analysis
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
4
Y
A.S. 91162 v3 Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
3
A.S. 91188 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
2
I
4
Y
A.S. 91190 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
4
Y
Total Credits
19
8
0
8

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Pathway Tags

This course will lead to Level 3 General Science or Level 3 Biology which are both UE approved subjects.

Disclaimer

The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.