Learning Goals

The broad aims of the Chemistry curriculum are to enable students to:

develop interest and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about chemistry;

construct and apply knowledge of chemistry;

develop skills for making scientific inquiries;

develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and solve problems individually and collaboratively in chemistry-related contexts;

discuss science-related issues using the language of chemistry;

make informed decisions and judgements on chemistry-related issues; and

understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.