"The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas, and throw the bad ones away"
Dr. Linus Pauling

Staff

Dalziel High School has a professional, friendly and supportive Chemistry Department.

Mr John Buchan (Principal Teacher) - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Miss Katie MacKenzie - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mr Steven Toner - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Why Study Chemistry?

Chemistry is a unique science, proudly boasting some of the greatest minds to ever live. Chemistry investigates materials and matter, developing understanding of how they work, exploring their strengths and limitations in different environments. Chemists create and synthesise new materials and products.

Chemistry is:

• a combination of practical and theoretical work
• relevant to everyday materials and situations
• the basis of the answers to so many of the "why does it work like that?" sort of questions
• solving a challenging problem through the collection and analysis of data
• a constantly evolving subject, presenting new challenges and new rewards

Aims and Ethos of the Chemistry Department

"I want you to have this feeling too - it is my moral responsibility to help you achieve this inner freedom."

Dmitri Ivanivich Mendeleev, Russian Chemist and discoverer of the Periodic Table of the Elements

The Chemistry Department aims to:

• encourage pupils to think critically
• enhance pupils problem solving ability
• help pupils gain an appreciation of the scientific method
• encourage citizenship

Employability and Careers

Not all chemists wear white coats!

There is incredible diversity in the range of jobs taken up by people who achieve professional qualifications in Chemistry. A small selection of chemistry-related careers include:

• Chemistry
• Ethnobotany
• Environmental Law
• Patent Law
• Technical Writing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Oceanography
• Software Design
• Space Exploration
• Government Policy
• Forensic Science
• Biotechnology
• Metallurgy
• Ceramics Industry
• Plastics Industry
• Paper Industry
• Medicine
• Teaching
• Chemical Engineering
• Geochemistry
• Agrochemistry
• Military Systems

Many people who study Chemistry also pursue careers outwith Chemistry, helped by the transferable skills and problem-solving abilities developed.

Chemistry Courses at Dalziel

Pupils in S2 and S3 study either Standard Grade chemistry or Intermediate One chemistry. Pupils achieving a Credit pass in the Standard Grade then study two-year Higher Chemistry in S3 and S4. Intermediate One pupils can study one-year Intermediate Two Chemistry in S4.

Chemistry Homework Policy

All Chemistry pupils are given a weekly Ink Exercise to consolidate their learning.

Download Chemistry - Course Timeline - 2009-10

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