A-Level Applied Science
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Description
AS level (year 1)
Unit 1: Investigating science at work
- The importance of health and safety
- Organisations using science
- Science and the community
- Practical techniques and procedures
Unit 2: Analysis at work
- Qualitative chemical analysis
- Quantitative chemical analysis
- Energy transfer
- Efficiency
Unit 3: Monitoring the activity of the human body*
- Respiration in energy terms
- Structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- Uses of physiological measurements
- Methods of taking physiological measurements
- Imaging methods
- Regulations governing specific procedures and data management
- Ethical issues related to monitoring, diagnosis and treatment
A2 level (year 2)
Unit 8: Inv…
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AS level (year 1)
Unit 1: Investigating science at work
- The importance of health and safety
- Organisations using science
- Science and the community
- Practical techniques and procedures
Unit 2: Analysis at work
- Qualitative chemical analysis
- Quantitative chemical analysis
- Energy transfer
- Efficiency
Unit 3: Monitoring the activity of the human body*
- Respiration in energy terms
- Structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory
systems
- Uses of physiological measurements
- Methods of taking physiological measurements
- Imaging methods
- Regulations governing specific procedures and data management
- Ethical issues related to monitoring, diagnosis and treatment
A2 level (year 2)
Unit 8: Investigating the scientist's work
- Planning an investigation
- Carrying out the investigation
- Processing and presenting data from the investigation
- Evaluating the investigation
- Presenting the outcomes of the investigation
Plus one from:
Unit 9: Sampling, testing and processing*
- Identifying the requirements of sampling
- Obtaining representative samples and correct storage
- Following a standard testing procedure or devising a suitable
test
- Test methods
- Evaluating test results
- Processing in the laboratory
- Identifying or devising a suitable process
- Carrying out small-scale processing
- Evaluating the process
Or:
Unit 16: Working Waves*
- Types of waves
- Thermal imaging and other applications of infrared
- How optical fibres carry data
- Modern communication systems - how mobile phones and broadband
work
- The work of radiologists - imaging and therapy
Plus one from:
- Unit 10 - Synthesising organic chemicals
- Unit 11 - Materials for a purpose
- Unit 12 - Electrons in action
- Unit 13 - The mind and the brain
- Unit 14 - Ecology and managing the environment
- Unit 15 - Applications of Biotechnology
(all choices are subject to student numbers)
A variety of teaching methods are used including formal lessons,
group work, discussion and practical work. Homework is regularly
set.
A-Level Structure:
Those units with a * are externally assessed.
3 units will be usually be taken in year 1 for an AS level
qualification including 2 portfolios and 1 exam. Students may then
choose to continue onto the second year and study 3 further units
for a full A Level qualification which again involves 2 portfolios
and 1 exam.
End Qualification:
Year 1: AS Level Applied Science.
Year 2: A2 Level Applied Science.
Entry Requirements:
Interview required
5 GCSEs at grade C or above including maths and English (science not compulsory).
Assessment:
Final assessment is based on portfolios externally moderated and
externally assessed exams.
AS unit 2: written paper of 1.5 hours.
A2 optional unit: written paper of 1.5 hours.
3 units will usually be taken in Year 1 for an AS Level
qualification, 2 portfolios and 1 exam. Students may then choose to
continue onto the second year and study 3 further units for a full
A Level qualification again 2 portfolios and 1 exam
Progression from this course:
Students from this course can go into higher education.
Location:
King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW
Duration:
2 Years
Start times:
September 2013
How to Apply:
Please apply online using the general college application form
Course Costs:
All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials/resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.
You will need to purchase a scientific calculator and a memory stick. There is also an optional textbook.
Additional Information:
Contact Student Services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle (Wisbech) - 01945 582561 A level courses in Wisbech are run and delivered in partnership with Thomas Clarkson Community College.
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