Year 12 Course Structure and Requirements Glossary
Year 12 course (120 hours) |
Working Scientifically Skills |
Modules |
hours |
Depth studies |
Module 5 |
60 |
*15 hours in Modules 5–8 |
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Module 6 |
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Module 7 |
60 |
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Module 8 |
*15 hours must be allocated to depth studies within the 120 indicative course hours.
Requirements for Practical Investigations
Scientific investigations include both practical investigations and secondary-sourced investigations. Practical investigations are an essential part of the Year 12 course and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time, including time allocated to practical investigations in depth studies.
Practical investigations include:
● undertaking laboratory experiments, including the use of appropriate digital technologies
● fieldwork.
Secondary-sourced investigations include:
● locating and accessing a wide range of secondary data and/or information using and reorganising secondary data and/or information.