Mt Albert Grammar School Mt Albert Grammar School

11 Science Double 1

11SD1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Justin Hinds.

Prerequisites

Year 10 Science examination (Term 4) at Merit level or better for two of Genetics, Atomic Structure and/or Electricity and Achieved in the other. 

or HoD approval



The Double Science course is recommended for students who would like to 

- have a broader and deeper foundation in Science and are looking to take two or more Senior Science options at Level 2 and 3 

- continue on with Science at the Tertiary Level for a Science-based career. 

Double Science will occupy TWO option lines from your choices made up of BOTH a General Science option 11SI1 AND a Double Science option 11SD1. The Double Science course includes a wider range of topics from the fields of Biology, Chemistry and Physics which complement the General Science course 11SI1. 

Students completing the Double Science course will develop a greater breadth and depth of understanding of scientific concepts which will best prepare them for Year 12 courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It is worth noting that students can enter the Year 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses with the prerequisites from the General Science 11SI1 course if taken on its own. 

For 2025 The Double Science course is structured to include the following topics:

General Science 11SI1Double Science 11SD1
Chemistry: Acids and Bases 5Cr (MAGS assessed)
Biology: Microbes Internal 5Cr (NCEA assessed)
Physics: Mechanics Internal  5Cr (NCEA assessed)
Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 5Cr (MAGS assessed)
Biology: Genetics 5Cr(MAGS assessed)
End of year exam covering all topics 5Cr (MAGS assessed)		Chemistry: Chemical Reactions 5Cr (MAGS assessed)
End of year exam covering all topics 5Cr (MAGS assessed)
Total 20 CreditsTotal 20 Credits


Double Science will show as one option of 11SI1 and one option of 11SD1 on student's timetable once they are confirmed into the course.


Faculties:

Science


Pathway

12 Agribusiness 1, 12 Agriculture and Horticultural Science 1, 12 Biology 1, 12 Biology 2, 12 Chemistry 1, 12 Chemistry 2, 12 Earth and Space Science 1, 12 Physics 1, 12 Physics 2


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*11SD1 Double Science* - Supplementary costs: $90 ($45 for 11SD1 and $45 for 11SI1)

This covers workbooks, course notes and online subscriptions.