9-12 Course Selection Guide - Mount Eliza Secondary College

These units are designed to support students for whom English is a second language. Work in this subject will focusupon the language aspects of Mathematics, developing students skills to read for understanding, interpret and respondto mathematics problems. Students will learn to write mathematically in English. This course is primarily designed forstudents who will meet the English as a Second Language criteria to study EAL in Year 12.Problem Solving & LogicThis semester length elective has been designed to provide students with a range of useful strategies, both general andspecific, which can inform their logical thought and problem solving behaviour. The thinking skills that are developedare useful not only in Mathematics, but can also be transferred to other subject areas.Students will also learn ways of using Casio classpads to aid them in the solution of challenging problems.SCIENCELIFE SCIENCEThis unit explores the science of genetics & inheritance including cells, chromosomes, genes, DNA, geneticdisorders and genetic engineering and ethical issues such as genetically modified (GM) foods, genetic testing, stemcells, cloning and designer babies, as well as natural selection & evolution. It also includes a study of atomictheory and the Periodic Table, chemical reactions & equations and a study of the science of everyday motionincluding speed, acceleration, forces, energy, momentum & inertia. Students will also plan & conduct experiments& investigations in order to test the validity of hypotheses.Cost:Life Science: A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge of approximately $22.00 dueby Course Confirmation Day. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this dateMARINE SCIENCEThis unit explores the science of the world’s oceans including the diversity of plants & animals living in themarine environment, genetics and the evolution of living things, chemistry including atomic theory and thePeriodic Table, chemical reactions, equations and the chemistry of seawater, and a study of motion and forcesincluding tides, density & buoyancy. The unit will also look at the role of marine biologists and issues involvingman’s use of the oceans such as fishing, whaling, dredging, desalination and pollution. Students will also plan &conduct experiments & investigations in order to test the validity of hypotheses.Cost:Marine Science: A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge of approximately $22.00due by Course Confirmation Day. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this dateFORENSIC SCIENCEThis unit explores the science of the body including anatomy & physiology of the human body through a study ofautopsy and rat dissection, the systems of the human body, fingerprints, hair, blood & DNA. They also learn aboutatomic theory and the Periodic Table, chemical reactions & equations, identifying unknown chemicals, and howmotion and forces are used in forensic detective work including blood spatter & ballistics. The unit will also lookat the role of forensic investigators, and how they work in real crime scenes. Students will also plan & conductexperiments & investigations in order to test the validity of hypotheses and solve crime scenarios.Cost:Forensic Science: A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge of approximately $22.00due by Course Confirmation Day. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this date.ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEIn this unit, students will explore the science of the environment including a study of energy resources andconsumption, air & water pollution caused by our western lifestyle, waste management and ways toreduce, re-use and recycle to minimise local & global environmental impact. Also included is the work ofenvironmental scientists and environmental issues such as fossil fuels, ozone depletion, acid rain, waterquality and chemical pollution. This unit will incorporate investigations and practical field work.