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National 5 Biology
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of Biology in scientific issues and relevant applications of Biology. Pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding for more advanced learning in Biology.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an assignment.
Cell Biology
Multicellular Organisms
Life On Earth
Entry Requirement
National 4 Biology or another National 4 Science Qualification and approval from science teacher.
Assessment
Level 5 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. An assignment that includes an experiment/ field work/ experimental data and research from each candidate conducted under controlled conditions.
Final Exam
Total marks - 100
Time- 2hours 30 Minutes.
Section 1 contains Multiple choice Questions and has 25 marks.
Section 2 contains structured and extended response questions and has 75 marks.
National 5 Chemistry
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of Chemistry in scientific issues and relevant applications of Chemistry. Pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding for more advanced learning in Chemistry.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an assignment.
Chemical changes and Structure
Nature’s Chemistry
Chemistry in Society
Entry Requirement
National 4 Chemistry or another National 4 Science Qualification and approval from science teacher.
Assessment
Level 5 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. An assignment that includes an experiment, experimental data and research from each candidate conducted under controlled conditions.
Final Exam
Total marks - 100
Time- 2hours 30 Minutes.
Section 1 contains Objective type Questions and has 25 marks.
Section 2 contains restricted and extended response questions and has 75 marks.
National 5 Physics
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of physics in scientific issues and the practical application of physics, pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding of physics.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an assignment
Dynamics and Space
Electricity and Energy
Waves and Radiation
Entry Requirement
National 4 Physics or another National 4 Science Qualification and approval from Science teacher.
Assessment
Level 5 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment. An assignment that includes experimental data and research.
Final Exam
Final exam 2hours 30 Minutes. 25 multiple choice questions 110 marks in extended answer questions.
NPA Applied Sciences SCQF Level 5
Description:
Learners will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of biology, chemistry and physics as well has skills in good laboratory practice to prepare them for progression to further study of science.
Pupils complete 4 units of work.
Cell biology
Chemical changes and structure
Introductory physics
Forensic science: Applications
Entry Requirement
Any National 4 science and approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Level 4 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment.
Final Exam
There is no exam for this course.
Skills For Work Sciences
Skills For Work: Laboratory Science National 5
Description:
Through exploring a variety of industries and services and career opportunities in science laboratories pupils will develop basic practical skills and knowledge needed for working in a laboratory.
Pupils complete 4 units of work
Laboratory Science: Careers using Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science: Working in a Laboratory
Laboratory Science: Practical Skills
Laboratory Science: Practical Investigation
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Each unit involves planning, researching, recording and reflecting on projects undertaken producing a folio of evidence.
Final Exam
There is no exam for this course.
Skills For Work: Energy National 5
Description:
By exploring a variety and range of industries and career opportunities within the energy sector pupils will become familiar with key words and terms used in the sector and develop and awareness of the impact of the energy sector on the environment.
Pupils complete 5 units of work
Energy: An introduction
Energy: Employability and Careers
Energy: Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems
Energy: Domestic Wind Turbines Systems
Energy: Oil and Gas Extraction
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Each unit involves planning, researching, recording and reflecting on projects undertaken producing a folio of evidence.
Final Exam
There is no exam for this course
Skills For Work: Health Sector National 5
Description:
Through exploring a variety of industries and services and career opportunities within the Health Sector pupils will develop awareness of the impact and responsibilities of the health sector in society.
Pupils complete 5 units of work
Health Sector: Working in Health Sector settings
Health Sector: Physiology of the cardiovascular system
Health Sector: Improving Health and Well-being
Health Sector: Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
Health Sector: Employability Skills in the Health Sector
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Each unit involves planning, researching, recording, and reflecting on projects undertaken producing a folio of evidence.
Final Exam
There is no exam for this course.
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