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This major addresses key Physical Science understandings and provides the extended content knowledge needed to meet the demands and opportunities of the secondary school Physical Science curriculum. Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching, and assessment strategies will be developed within a range of science content areas. Note: Students completing the Physical Science major should also complete the Mathematics minor. In certain cases students may select a different minor content study area, but only with the formal approval of the curriculum coordinator.
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All applicants are required to have WACE Stage 3 Mathematics, with equivalents considered, and WACE 3A/3B Chemistry or WACE 3A/3B Physics, with equivalents considered.
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Secondary Physical Science Teacher
This major focuses on the teaching processes and content that equips graduates to teach general science in lower secondary school and to take a specialist teaching role in Physical Science courses (e.g. Chemistry and Physics) in upper secondary school (Years 11 and 12). It is strongly recommended that students completing this major also complete the Mathematics minor.
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units. Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 |
| SCP1111 | Physics of Motion | 15 |
| MAT1137 | Introductory Applied Mathematics | 15 |
| SCC1201 | Chemistry: Structure and Reactions | 15 |
| SCP1112 * | Waves and Electricity | 15 |
| SCC2211 | Organic Chemistry | 15 |
| SCP2343 | Intermediate Physics | 15 |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCC2301 | Forensic and Analytical Chemistry | 15 |
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCE2101 | Secondary Science Education | 15 |
| SCE2102 * | Secondary Science Education 2 | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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