Details of all of the BTEC courses are accurate at time of print. However, most of these courses at level 3 will be subject to change prior to
SCIENCE AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
August 2016, both in terms of course content and assessment methodology. These changes will be communicated via our website, once they have been finalised by the awarding bodies.
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Science is a popular and successful
a range of BTEC Applied Science courses
visiting lecturers throughout the year.
subject area at Huddersfield New College.
are offered at Level 2 and Level 3. GCSE
Students also get to take part in master-
Students are taught by our highly qualified
Science is available for students who need
classes and taster days at the universities.
and experience staff, many of whom have
to achieve this qualification.
Each year we host a STEM (Science,
Master’s degrees or doctorates.
Technology, Engineering and Maths) All courses involve lots of practical work.
careers evening.
The department has seven state of the
You may also do field work and scientific
art laboratories equipped with the latest
investigations, using apparatus and
The Science Department offers timetabled
equipment. We have outstanding technical
techniques such as data logging. You
support to further students’ studies outside
support.
will have the opportunity to take part in
of regular lessons. Students are encouraged
enrichment activities and visits.
to seek additional support whenever they
We offer a choice of academic and
need it.
vocational courses. Physics, Chemistry and
The department has strong links with local
Biology are available at AS and A Level, and
universities, which allows us to welcome
MEET THE TEAM
TECHNICIANS
• Sue Zadok
• Mark Hamer
• Ros Smith
• Cilla Kennedy
• Cathy Millington
• Jess Burke
• Brendan Gallagher
• Janine Wadsworth
• Michael Callaghan
• Angie Hamer
• Arthur Halifax
• Saima Hanif
ANUSH MATAGHCHYAN
• Michael Crossland
• Trish Bagott
School: Kirklees College
• David Cochrane
COURSE CONTENT
This one-year course is aimed at
The subject content of the course
students who have already taken a
is presented in five sections:
• David Benson
PHYSICS LINEAR A LEVEL
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
COURSE CONTENT
The course involves a variety of activities
In physics we study everything from the
Year 1
Year 2
and methods of learning. Many of the
very large to the very small; from the
lessons are based in a laboratory so
universe to sub-atomic particles. Through
In the first year you will study the topics
Second year topics include fields, further
How science works;
students have experience of practical
physics, we begin to understand why
which make up the AS qualification. This
mechanics, nuclear physics and thermal
The three sections of the
investigative work alongside the study
things behave as they do. Physicists
will build on what you learned at GCSE.
physics. There is also an optional
substantive content, Biology 1,
of the theory. Practical work may involve
attempt to solve stimulating and
You will explore topics such as particles,
topic. You will again do a good deal of
Chemistry 1, Physics 1,
individual and group work as well as
important scientific, practical and social
quantum phenomena, electricity,
practical work, and your teacher will
And the controlled assessment.
teacher demonstrations. There is also
problems. Physics seeks answers to
mechanics, materials and waves. Over
assess your practical skills.
individual monitoring and support to
interesting fundamental questions such
the year you will do lots of practical
help students achieve their potential.
as: How did the universe begin and
work, both to aid your understanding of
how will it end? What holds the parts of
theory and to develop your experimental skills.
GCSE Science course. Students who take this subject study it alongside either BTEC qualifications, or AS and A levels. They often choose Science because
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they require the qualification for entry to a particular career, for example, primary education or nursing.
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Students will be provided with a
ASSESSMENT There are three 60 minute written examinations in June. We recommend most students to take the Foundation paper but it is possible to take the Higher tier if students cover the additional work in their own time. There will also be a controlled assessment involving the planning and carrying out of a practical investigation and related test and counts for 25% of the marks.
Destination: Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh
• Keri Stones
SCIENCE GCSE ABOUT THE SUBJECT
Studied: Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Further Maths
• Theresa Slee
student workbook and a revision guide that is specific to the course. Other
Homework will involve about 3 hours
an atom together? Is there a theory of
activities involve learning with the aid
each week outside the classroom.
everything? Knowledge of Physics also
of textbooks, computers, interactive
This will include revising for tests,
underpins all the modern technologies on
whiteboard, OHP, posters, video/DVD
working through ho uestions and
which we rely.
ASSESSMENT
and practical experiments.
completing the reports for practical Physics is a highly-regarded academic
The first year work will be assessed for an AS qualification by two exams taken at the end of the first year. Exams will include questions about experimental technique.
assessments.
subject in which students develop high
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade D in GCSE Core and Additional or Additional Applied Science or grade DD in GCSE Double Award Applied Science or grade D in a GCSE Single Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
level thinking skills. A level Physics therefore provides a good preparation for a wide range of degree courses and careers. This makes it an excellent subject to choose if you are not sure
For an A level qualification you must take three exams at the end of the second year. These will cover both the first and second year topics. Exams will again include questions about experimental technique. Practical work is assessed by your teacher. It does not contribute to your A level grade but your achievement will be recorded on your certificate.
about your future plans and want to keep your options open.
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA In order to study AS Physics you must also study AS Maths. Physics also combines well with AS courses such as further maths, chemistry and biology.
Grade C in GCSE English Language, grade B in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Physics. For entry to a single science A level, students who are studying Core and Additional Science at GCSE, require a grade B in the Core and a grade B in the Additional components. Students must also study traditional A/AS level Maths. Linear best 8 score of 43+.