Chemistry

Course summary

Develop interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. Develop an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. Develop the student’s ability to recognise patterns in chemistry and recognize their interrelationship. Develop and demonstrate a profound appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods. Develop a competence, and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical, linguistic and problem- solving skills. Understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Use theories, models and ideas to develop a scientific explanation of reality as currently understood. Use scientific evidence and understanding to pose pertinent scientific questions, define scientific problems, present scientific arguments and scientific ideas. Use appropriate methodology including ICT, where appropriate to answer scientific questions and solve scientific problems.