Applied Sciences

Course summary

YEAR 12 COURSE SPECIFICATION Learners will undertake and complete 8 units of years 1 and 2. 3 units are exam units and the other 5 are assignment-based units that are internally assessed Units: •Principles and Applications of Science 1 – exam in year 1, Jan. •Practical Scientific Procedures and techniques •Science Investigation Skills – exam in year 1, May •Laboratory Techniques and t heir Application •Principles and Applications of Science 2 – exam in year 2, Jan. •Investigative Project •Physiology of Human Body systems •11/12. Genetics and Genetic Engineering or Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways (depending on base school) YEAR 13 COURSE SPECIFICATION Learners choose two optional units in year 2 (Year 13) Optional unit choices: •Physiology of human body systems •Human regulation and reproduction •Biological molecules and metabolic pathways •Genetics and genetic engineering •Diseases and infections •Applications of inorganic chemistry •Applications of organic chemistry •Electrical circuits and their application •Astronomy and space science