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Applied Science BTEC
BackKey Stage Five
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificateis equivalent in size to 1 A level. It is for students interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of HE courses, but not necessarily in applied science.
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Year 12 |
Year 13 |
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Term One: Autumn |
UNIT 2 - Internally Assessed Coursework A: Undertake titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions |
UNIT 1 A1 - Structure and Bonding in Applications of Science A2 - Production and uses of Substances in relation to Properties |
UNIT 3 SCIENCE INVESTIGATION SKILLS D: Enzymes in action E: Diffusion of molecules |
UNIT 8-Internally Assessed Coursework
Learning Aim A: understanding the impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their associated corrective treatments |
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Term Two: Christmas |
B: Undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves |
B1 - Cell Structure and Function B2 - Cell Specialization B3 - Tissue Structure and Function |
F: Plants and their environment. G: Energy content of fuels |
Learning Aim B: understand the impact of disorders on the physiology of of the lymphatic system and the associated corrective treatments |
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Term Three: Winter |
C: Undertake chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures |
C1 - Working with Waves C2 - Waves in Communication C3 - Uses of Electromagnetic Waves in Communication |
H: Electrical circuits |
Learning Aim C: Explore the physiology of the digestive system and the use of corrective treatments for dietary related diseases. |
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Term Four: Spring |
D: Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work |
Exam Preparation and Externally Assessed Exam |
Exam Preparation and Externally Assessed Exam |
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Term Five: Summer |
Begin year 13 Unit 8 |
Begin year 13 Unit 3 |
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