11 Science General 1
11SI1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Justin Hinds.
PrerequisitesYear 10 Science examination (Term 4) at Achieved level or better for at least two of the Acids and bases, Genetics or Electricity sections.
OR HoD approval
General Science provides students with a general understanding of scientific principles that are important in their everyday lives. It is designed for students who want to access Science options in year 12 (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science and Physics) but would like to keep their options open.
This course includes the following selection of standards from the fields of Biology, Chemistry and Physics for 2025.
| General Science 11SI1 |
| Chemistry: Acids and Bases 5Cr (MAGS assessed) |
| Physics: Mechanics Internal 5Cr (NCEA assessed) |
| Biology: Genetics 5Cr (MAGS assessed) End of year exam covering all topics 5Cr (MAGS assessed) |
| Total 20 Credits |
General Science is recommended for students who wish to undertake a Science course that keeps some options open for further study in the sciences at Year 12. Students will be able to continue with individual Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Space & Science and Agriculture) in Year 12 having studied General Science. To gain entry into the 12PY1, 12BI1 or 12CM1 courses from General Science, they will need to get Merit or above in the corresponding external at Level 1 along with Achieved in the other two sciences.
Faculties:
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
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Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*11SI1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $45
This covers workbooks, course notes and online subscriptions.