Science

CSEC Agricultural Science

The syllabus requires students to treat with certain conceptual and theoretical issues associated with the discipline, while at the same time providing them with the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical skills and an awareness of the technologies associated with agriculture.

The syllabus provides for study leading to a Single Award or a Double Award in the subject and is arranged in five sections, namely,

A. The Business of Farming

B. Crop Production

C. Animal Production

D. Horticulture

E. Animal Management

Candidates presented for the Single Award examination must complete Sections A, B and C only, while candidates presented for the Double Award examination must complete Sections A to E.

CSEC Biology

Biology explores the levels of organisation of life, from the molecular level, through cellular to higher levels. It includes developing an understanding of the interactions within and between organisms and between organisms and their environment. The study of biology recognises, however, that humans have a greater influence on the environment than other species.

The study of biology, therefore, is designed to assist students to recognise their responsibility to conserve, protect, maintain and improve the

quality of the biological environment for future generations.

The syllabus is arranged in five sections as follows:

A. Organisms in the Environment

B. Life Processes

C. Continuity and Variation

D. Disease and its Impact on Humans

E. The Environment and Human Activities.

CSEC Chemistry

Chemistry is concerned with the physical and chemical properties of substances and the interaction of energy and matter. Principles of Chemistry are applied to the search for solutions to societal concerns and problems, including the depletion of known sources of energy, the extinction of some species through environmental pollution and the struggles of humans to create the conditions for sustainable development.

The syllabus is divided into three sections:

A. Principles of Chemistry

B. Descriptive Chemistry

C. Organic Chemistry

D. Inorganic Chemistry

E. Chemistry in the Home

CSEC Human & Social Biology

Students are expected to apply investigative and problem solving skills, be effective in communicating scientific knowledge and demonstrate an appreciation for all living organisms in their environment.

The syllabus provides students with a foundation for further study in fields where an understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body and the application of biological principles to the maintenance of health have relevance. It also helps to provide students with knowledge and skills that are important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The syllabus is organized under five main sections:

A. Living organisms and the environment

B. Life processes

C. Heredity and variation

D. Disease and its impact on humans

E. The impact of human activities on the environment

CSEC Integrated Science

The CSEC Integrated Science syllabus is based on three themes – The Organism and Its Environment, The Home and Workplace, and Earth’s Place in the Universe – which adequately reflect the common areas of human activity and experience. These themes form the unifying points of the syllabus which should, therefore, be seen as a coherent unit.

The syllabus is redesigned with a greater emphasis on the integration and application of scientific concepts and principles. Such an approach is adopted to develop those long-term transferable skills of ethical conduct, team work, problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation and communication. It encourages the use of various teaching and learning strategies to inculcate these skills that will prove useful in everyday life, while at the same time catering to multiple intelligence and different

learning styles and needs. The syllabus is arranged in three sections sub-divided into specific objectives, corresponding explanatory notes and suggested practical activities.

A. The Organism and its Environment

B. The Home and Workplace

C. Earth's Place in the Universe

CSEC Physics

Physics is concerned with systems, laws, models, principles and theories that explain the physical behaviour of the universe. Physics is regarded as a fundamental scientific discipline since all advances in technology can be traced, either directly or indirectly, to these fundamental physical laws and theories.

The syllabus will assist students to develop positive values and attitudes towards the physical components of the environment and will also provide a sound foundation for those who wish to pursue further studies in the sciences.

The syllabus is arranged in six sections, namely:

A. Physical Measurements and Units

B. Mechanics

C. Thermal Physics and Kinetic Theory

D. Waves and Light

E. Electricity and Magnetism

F. The Physics of the Atom

CCSLC Integrated Science

Students, who successfully complete this programme, will have developed an understanding of how science affects their daily lives and acquired lifelong learning skills that will allow them to solve everyday problems. This programme will provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for further education and training in institutions and in the workplace.

The syllabus will assess the skills listed below:

• Recording and Communication

• Manipulation and Measurement

• Investigation

• Group Work

The programme of study is arranged in five Modules, namely:

Module 1 - Working like a scientist

Module 2 - Investigating Matter

Module 3 - Understanding life

Module 4 - Focusing on me

Module 5 - Exploring energy