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Year 12 subject descriptions

English

This course is designed for students whose FIRST language is English. This course assumes that students are already competent at using the language and that they are familiar with Australian culture. Students are taught to develop critical understandings of a wide range of texts, including non-fiction and non-print texts.

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English (E.S.L)

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English. It is designed to enable students to learn about and share in the language and cultures of Australia. Because this course prepares students for tertiary studies, students entering the course must have completed Year 11 with at least a C grade.

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Geography

The theme of this course is sustainable management of the earth’s resources. Students do not need any prior geography studies to enter this course but a commitment to reading developing critical thinking skills throughout the subject will be required.

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Economics

The three areas covered in this course are macro economics, international economics and governments economic politicise. Some knowledge of Year 11 economics would be helpful but not essential.

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Human Biology

Human Biology is the scientific study of humans as individuals and as populations and of their interactions with the environment. This academic discipline encompasses the study of structure and function of the body, the human life cycle, the biological and cultural evolution of humans, human ecology and modern social issues.

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Chemistry

Chemistry is concerned with the physical and chemical properties of substances, the nature of matter, and the study of chemical reactions and processes. It is an investigative subject and through observation and experiment, a body of factual information has accumulated from which principles, laws and theories have been developed.

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Physics

Physics is concerned with the study of matter and energy and their interactions. From ancient times, people have marvelled at the world in which we live – at the sunsets and rainbows, waterfalls and birds in flight, electric discharges and magnetism – and have sought ways to explore and explain why the world should be this way.

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Discrete Mathematics

This subject is intended for students who have successfully completed Foundations of Mathematics. Discrete Mathematics may be taken by students who have completed Introductory Calculus may also be taken concurrently with Discrete Mathematics.

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Applicable Mathematics

The recommended preparation for this course is the successful completion of Introductory Calculus.

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Calculus

This subject is designed for students desiring a thorough knowledge of calculus and its applications. It will be invaluable for those proceeding to tertiary studies in the more mathematically of scientifically orientated courses.
Recommended preparation for Calculus is the successful completion of both Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Trigonometry.

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Information Systems

Information systems are an integral component of our social structure. This subject will help students analyse, design and develop information systems. Within this framework students will examine data communication, networks, hardware, software and the principles of programming. Information Systems provides students with a solid basis for further study in a wide range of Disciplines. The philosophy behind the programming concepts in this subject reflects the change away from making the computer do what we want to allowing the computer to interpret our solutions to problems.

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Accounting

This course covers topics such as accounting for partnerships, companies’ budgets, cash flow and depreciation. An understanding of the content covered in Year 11 accounting is necessary for this course.

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