SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT OUTLINES

Biology

Unit 1: How do living things stay alive?

Chemistry

Unit 2: How is continuity of life maintained?

Unit 1: The Big Idea of Chemistry Unit 2: Environmental Chemistry

Physics

Unit 1: Physical World. Thermodynamic principles and electric circuits.

Psychology

Unit 1: How are behaviour and mental processes shaped?

Unit 2: Motion and practical investigation.

Unit 3: How do cells maintain life?

Unit 4: How does life change and respond to challenges over time.

Unit 3: Chemistry at Work

Unit 4: Chemical Pathways

Unit 2: How do external factors influence behaviour and mental processes?

Unit 3: Electric fields, magnetism and electricity.

Unit 4: Motion and Light and Matter.

Unit 3: How does experience affect behaviour and mental processes?

Unit 4: How is wellbeing developed and maintained?

Digital Technology Software Development

Unit 1 & 2 Software Development

Unit 3 & 4 Software Development

VCE VET Information & Communications Technology (continued from Yr 10)

Certificate III in Information & Communications Technology, Units 1 & 2

Certificate III in Information & Communications Technology , Units 3 & 4

VCE VET Creative Digital Media (continued from Yr 10)

Certificate III in Screen and Media, Units 1 & 2 continued

Certificate III in Screen and Media, Units 3 & 4

VCE VET Hospitality (Holmesglen, Waverley Campus) Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon)

Certificate II in Hospitality, Units 1 & 2

Certificate III in Hospitality (Hospitality/Kitchen Operations), Units 3 & 4

VCE VET Furnishing (continued from Yr 10)

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Units 1 & 2

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Units 3 & 4

VCE VET Engineering (continued from Yr 10)

Certificate II in Engineering Studies, Units 1 & 2

Certificate II in Engineering Studies, Units 3 & 4

Religious Education

Mazenod College strives to educate students to be young men of genuine faith informed by both Sacrament and prayer, but also grounded in a sound academic understanding. With this as our goal, Mazenod has developed a unique VCE Religious Education program.

At Year 11 the majority of students complete a Units 3 and 4 sequence. Those who have shown aptitude by scoring above 75% in religious education examinations and assignments in Year 10 complete Units 3&4 Religion and Society. Mazenod has been exceptionally successful in this subject, topping the state for over 15 years. Students who do not meet the requirements of this program are still offered a unit 3&4 sequence, VET Christian Ministry and Theology. This rigorous pathway contributes to the VCE ATAR and ensures that our students have a solid knowledge of their Tradition. The third option is to complete Units 1&2 Religion and Society. While this program does not contribute to the ATAR, it is designed to offer a solid foundation in faith, while preparing students for the rigours of VCE. Students completing VCE VM complete a customised RE program within their Personal Development Skills module.

At Year 12, with students having completed their formal Religious Education classes the previous year, the college provides a faith formation program in the form of a three day retreat and five full reflection days. This frees the students to focus on their other Year 12 studies whilst still allowing them the chance to develop their faith. Students completing senior VCE Vocational Major VM will also participate in the retreat and reflection days.

This Religious Education program operates together with opportunities to become fully involved in the Mission of the Oblates so that our students are invited to immerse themselves in Oblate service. This includes:

• Coordinating and contributing to Mission Action Day

• Rosies Oblate Street Mission

• Mission trips to China

• Peer Support

Religious Education Pathways Year 11

VCE Vocational Major (VM) Pathway: All VCE Vocational Major (VM) students complete VCE Vocational Major (VM) Religious Education and Personal Development Skills

VCE Pathway: The VCE pathway into Year 11 is partly determined by Year 10 results in Religious Eduction.

Year 10 Results

Semester 1 Exam

Cumulative Test

Semester 2 Exam

If at least 2 of these assessments above 75%

VCE Religion and Society Units 3 & 4

Students completing VCE R&S 3&4 may elect to complete VCE VET Christian Ministry and Theology if not undertaking a second Unit 3&4 subject

If at least 2 of these assessments below 75%

Choice of:

VCE VET Christian Ministry and Theology Units 3 & 4 and/or

VCE Religion and Society Units 1 & 2