Tasmanian Open Learning Service School, Australia, SC785/786, Applied Science

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Title:

SC785/786, Applied Science - Physical Sciences

Institution:

Tasmanian Open Learning Service School, Australia

Level:

Secondary.

Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to Chemistry and Physics. It will give students opportunities to acquire knowledge and understanding and to develop scientific skills through practical experience. Topics covered include metals, bonding, acids and bases, nuclear energy, electricity and motion.

Assessment is continuous throughout the year. Physical Sciences SC786 C is an externally assessed University entrance subject. Assessment will include a three hour external examination in November.
Prerequisite(s): This course would useful for students planning to proceed to further study in Year 12 Chemistry and Year 12 Physics. It is expected that students enrolling in this course will have studied 10 SC425 B Science and 10 MT422 B Mathematics.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Tasmanian Certificate of Education.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, face-to-face tutoring, seminars and/or practical sessions, telephone tutoring. All students must participate in the practical sessions if they are to satisfactorily complete a science course.

Administrative information:

This is a year 11/12 course and requires approximately 150 hours of study. This is a full year course.

Classification:

070400 PHYSICAL SCIENCES GENERAL

Date:

11 January 1996 bb
Source: 1996 Information Sheet

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