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Applied Science
Six units will be studied during this course.
Fundamentals of Science
This covers topics from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Learners will practise some basic practical techniques involved in making chemicals react, studying biological systems, calculating energy conversions, constructing electrical circuits and examining electromagnetic radiation.
Science Practical Techniques
Learners will sample and test substances and materials using methods that are important in many branches of industry, research work and in forensic science.
Physiology of Human Body Systems
Relating structure to the function of cells, tissues, organs and body systems is fundamental to this unit.
Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
Homeostasis is the process that maintains the body’s internal environment. Learners study the ways in which the human body stays within optimal limits of homeostasis and explore the possibly fatal results of breakdown of internal control systems. Learners also study how humans reproduce and the interdependence of the body systems, in this unit.
Biochemical Techniques
When you look at an oak tree, a field of corn or even a dog, you are seeing living organisms that only function and live by means of a series of interrelated chemical reactions. Biochemistry is the study of these chemical processes, without which life on earth could not exist. In this unit learners will study some of the biological molecules in living organisms and the relationship between their structures and their characterisation by doing practical activities in the laboratory.
Microbiological Techniques
This unit will introduce learners to the key concepts and techniques of microbiology and provide them with the knowledge and skills to be able to work safely and competently in a microbiology laboratory. This is a highly practical unit involving the handling of living micro-organisms, and learners will need to develop good aseptic techniques and risk-assessment skills.
Assessment is continuous during the course by the completion of assignments that are linked directly to the topics being delivered.
There are no formal exams but testing may be used as an assessment method within assignments.
On completion of this course you will have achieved a nationally recognised science qualification equivalent to one A Level. You will have acquired a good knowledge of Biology, which can be used to progress to a Higher Education course.
You will also have experience of applying Science to the workplace and have developed the confidence, knowledge and experience to gain employment in a science-based job.
Qualification(s)
Specific Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade C and above, or equivalent including GCSE A* – C in Science, Maths and English.
Results
SUMMER 2010
100% pass rate
Highlights: 68% of learners achieved a ‘Distinction’ grade. This figure exceeds the national comparator.