M1 Core Science SCI21101 Course Description

Subject Teacher: Craig Wardman

Matayom: 1 Academic Year: 2014 Semester: 1
Subject Code: SCI21101 Subject: Science
Period/Week/Semester: 3 Unit: 1.5

Course Description:
This course will develop students’ interest in science by introducing them to biology, chemistry,
physics, and Earth science. This course provides the foundation students need to study at a more
advanced level in later years. The first semester consists of chemistry and the second semester
Earth science. In the first semester, this course will introduce students to proper scientific methods
of problem solving and critical thinking. After the midterm, students will be introduced to the study
of matter, including physical and chemical changes, and solids, liquids, and gases. Solutions and
solubility will also be covered along with thermal energy and heat.
Learning Outcome:

1. Understand the skills that scientists use.

2. Understand the scientific method.
3. Understand measurement, SI unit, and conversion of units.
4. Understand the properties of matter and changes in matter.
5. Understand changes of state.
6. Understand acids, bases, and solutions.
7. Understand thermal energy and heat.

Content Topics:

1. THE NATURE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1.1 What is Science?
1.2 Thinking Like a Scientist
1.3 Scientific Inquiry
1.4 Why Study Science?
1.5 Careers in Science
1.6 Measurement – A Common Language
2. Introduction to Matter
2.1 Describing Matter
2.2 Measuring Matter
2.3 Changes in Matter

3. Solids, Liquids, and Gases

3.1 States of Matter
3.2 Changes of State

4. Acids, Bases, and Solutions

4.1 Understanding Solutions
4.2 Concentration and Solubility

5. Thermal Energy and Heat

5.1 Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Heat
5.2 The Transfer of Heat

Evaluation & Assessment:

During Semester: Final Exam = 80: 20
Quiz during semester: - Quiz1: June
Topic: Scientific Method 10 points
- Quiz2: August
Topic: Solids, Liquids, and Gases 10 points
Midterm Test: July
Topic: Matter 20 points
Class Activities: Homework, Labs 20 Points
Project: Science Fair Experiment 20 Points
Final Exam September
Topic: Solutions, Thermal Energy and Heat 20 points

References:
Science Explorer: The Nature of Science and Technology, Chemical Building Blocks, Chemical
Interactions.

Subject Teacher: Mike Casto
Matayom: 1
Subject Code: 21202
2 Periods/Week/Semester
Additional Science 1 Course Description
Academic Year: 2014 Semester: 1
Subject: Additional Science
Unit: 1

Course Description:
During the next semester students will study the basics of plant and animal cells. Additionally,
students will be introduced to microscopy in order to examine these types of cells. Students will also
understand how plants help to sustain their lives by photosynthesis and respiration. Later in the
semester the students will learn more about the various types of plants to include the differences
between angio- and gymnosperms.
Learning Outcome:
1. Understand basic anatomy of plant and animal cells.
2. Understand the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
3. Understand the basics of microscopy.
4. Understand the various types of plants and their differences.

Content Topics:
1. Cell Structure and Function
1.1 History of cellular discovery and microscopy
1.2 Cell theory
1.3 Cellular anatomy for plants and animal cells
1.4 Specialized cells (RBC, Bacteria)
2. Photosynthesis and Respiration
2.1 Photosynthesis
2.2 Respiration
3. Plants
3.1 Characteristics of seed plants
3.2 Gymnosperms
3.3 Angiosperms
Teaching & Learning Activities:
1. Identifying parts on anatomical models
2. Use of microscopes
3. Candy cell project
4. PowerPoint slideshows
5. Worksheets
Evaluation & Assessment:
During Semester: Final Exam = 80:20
Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: June 2014
Topic: History, Microscopy, and Photo- 10 points
Synthesis and Respiration

- Quiz 2: September 2014

Topic: Plants 10 points
Midterm Test: July 2014
Topic: Cells, Photosynthesis and Respiration 20 points
Homework: 10 Points

Lab: 10 Points
Activities of Reading, Analyzed Thinking and Writing on Science
Student’s expected characteristics for Science
(Attitude/ organized / systematic working/ responsibility/ confidence and effort)
Project: 20 Points
- Submit project proposal - N/A
- Submit project outline N/A
- Submit complete project – September 2014
Final Exam September/October 2014
Topic: Plants 20 points

References:
Pearson Cells and Heredity
Pearson from Bacteria to Plants

Subject Teacher: Mike Casto
Matayom: 2
Subject Code: 22102
3 Periods/Week/Semester
Core Science 2 Course Description
Academic Year: 2014 Semester: 1
Subject: Core Science
Unit: 1.5

Course Description:
During the next semester students will study the basic systems of the human body and other
organisms including the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive and excretory systems.
Students will understand how these interact with each other to maintain health and homeostasis.
Students will also study the basic properties of light to include how light is reflected and refracted.
Learning Outcome:
1. Understand the general make-up of the systems of the human body.
3. Understand the musculoskeletal, digestive, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory and
excretory systems.
4. Understand how the systems function together in humans and animals to help maintain
homeostasis.
5. Understand the development in humans from the gamete stage up to birth.
6. Understand the basics of light, reflection, and refraction.

Content Topics:

1. Body Systems
1.1 Musculoskeletal system
1.2 Cardiovascular system
1.3 Digestive system
1.4 Respiratory system
1.5 Reproductive system
2. Reproductive Systems
2.1 Female reproductive system
2.2 Male reproductive system
2.3 Human development from gamete to birth
3. Light
3.1 Light and color
3.2 Reflection
3.3 Refraction
Teaching & Learning Activities:
6. Identifying parts on anatomical models
7. PowerPoint slideshows
8. Worksheets
9. Comparative physiology/anatomy project
Evaluation & Assessment:
During Semester: Final Exam = 80: 20
Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: June 2014
Topic: Body system 10 points
- Quiz 2: September 2014
Topic: Reproductive system & Light 10 points
Midterm Test: July 2014
Topic: Body Systems 20 points
Lab: 10 Points
Activities of Reading, Analyzed Thinking and Writing on Science
Student’s expected characteristics for Science
Homework 10 Points
Project: 20 Points
- Submit project proposal - July 2014
- Submit project outline - July 2014
- Submit complete project – August 2014
Final Exam September 2014
Topic: Body Systems and Light 20 points

References:
Pearson - Human Biology and Health
Pearson - Sound and Light
 Additional Science 2 Course Description
Subject Teacher: Adam Bodley-Tickell
Matayom: 2 Academic Year: 2014 Semester: 1
Subject Code: 22201 Subject: Additional Science
2 Periods/Week/Semester Unit: 1

Course Description:
During this semester students will study and experiment with nutrients, food consumption and food
energy. Students will then learn about how various drugs interact with the body and what happens
when these drugs cause addiction to occur. Finally, students will learn about some of the various
applications of biotechnology in humans, plants, and animals.
Learning Outcome:
1. Understand basic nutritional requirements and the function of these nutrients.
2. Understand the needs of our bodies for nutrients.
3. Understand some of the various drugs humans take and their actions in our bodies.
4. Understand the effects of addiction.
5. Understand how biotechnology is used to make our lives better by enhancing the products we
use.

Content Topics:
1. Nutrition
1.1 Nutrients
1.2 Energy from nutrients (Calories)
1.3 Vitamins and minerals
1.4 Nutritional requirements and food labels
2. Drugs and their interactions with the body
3. Addictions to various drugs
3.1 Nicotine
3.2 Alcohol
3.3 Other drugs
4. Biotechnology
Teaching & Learning Activities:
10. PowerPoint slideshows
11. Worksheets
12. Personal Nutrition project
Evaluation & Assessment:
 During Semester: Final Exam = 80:20
Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: June 2014
Topic: Nutrition 10 points
- Quiz 2: September 2014
Topic: Drugs, Addiction and Biotech 10 points
Midterm Test: July 2014
Topic: Nutrition 20 points
Lab: 10 Points
Activities of Reading, Analyzed Thinking and Writing on Science
Student’s expected characteristics for Science
(Attitude/ organized / systematic working/ responsibility/ confidence and effort)

Homework 10 Points
Project: 20 Points
Final Exam September 2014
Topic: Drugs, Addiction and Biotech 20 points

References:
Pearson Human Biology and Health
Moodle
 M3 Core Science SCI33101 Course Description

Subject Teacher: Craig Wardman

Matayom: 3 Academic Year: 2014 Semester: 1
Subject Code: SCI33101 Subject: Science
Period/Week/Semester: 3 Unit: 1.5

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to physics – both statics and dynamics. Students will study
motion, forces, work, power, simple machines, and energy. The motion and displacement of an
object will be described graphically and mathematically. Calculations to determine velocity and
acceleration will then be introduced. Students will experiment with forces acting on an object in
various directions to help them understand resultant forces. Newton’s three laws will then be
discussed. Simple machines and energy will also be covered in detail to solidify student
understanding of this unit.
Learning Outcome:

1. Understand Forces
2. Understand Motion and Acceleration
3. Understand Friction and Buoyancy
4. Understand Energy
5. Understand Work and Simple Machines

Content Topics:

1. Motion
1.1 Distance and Displacement
1.2 Speed and Velocity
1.3 Acceleration

2. Forces and Motion

2.1 Forces
2.2 Newton’s First and Second Laws of Motion
2.3 Newton’s Third Law of Motion and Momentum
2.4 Universal Forces
2.4 Buoyancy
3. Work, Power, and Machines
3.1 Work and Power
3.2 Work and Machines
3.3 Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
3.4 Simple Machines

4. Energy
4.1 Energy and Its Forms
4.2 Energy Conversion and Conservation

Evaluation & Assessment:

During Semester: Final Exam = 80:20
Quiz during semester: - Quiz1: June
Topic: Motion 10 points
- Quiz2: August
Topic: Work, Power and Machines 10 points
Midterm Test: July
Topic: Forces and Motion 20 points
Class Activities: Homework, Labs 20 points
Integrated Project: All Semesters 10 points
Project: August 10 points
Final Exam September
Topic: Energy 20 points

References:
Physics by Serway and Faughn
 M3 Additional Science SCI33201 Course Description
Subject Teacher: Eduard Van Walchren
Matayom: 3 Academic Year: 2014 Semester: 1
Subject Code: SCI33201 Subject: Science
Period/Week/Semester: 1 Unit: 1.0

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to ecosystems and genetics. Energy flow and cycles of matter
will be covered first then biomes and aquatic ecosystems will be introduced. In genetics, students
will study Mendel’s work and then move onto probability and inheritance as well as genetic
disorders.
Learning Outcome:

1. Understand Energy Flow and Cycles of Matter

2. Understand Biomes
3. Understand Inheritance
4. Understand Genetic Disorders

Content Topics:

1. Ecosystems and Biomes

1.1 Energy Flow in Ecosystems
1.2 Cycles of Matter
1.3 Biogeography
1.4 Biomes
1.5 Aquatic Ecosystems

2. Genetics
2.1 Mendel’s Work
2.2 Probability and Heredity
2.3 The Cell and Inheritance
2.4 The DNA Connection

3. Modern Genetics
3.1 Human Inheritance
 3.2 Human Genetic Disorders
3.3 Advances in Genetics

Evaluation & Assessment:

During Semester: Final Exam = 80:20
Quiz during semester: - Quiz1: June
Topic: Ecosystems 10 points
- Quiz2: August
Topic: Inheritance 10 points
Midterm Test: July
Topic: Mendel’s Work 20 points
Class Activities: Homework, Labs 20 Points
Integrated Project: All Semesters 10 Points
Project: August 10 Points
Final Exam September
Topic: Human Inheritance 20 Points

References:
Environmental Science
Cells and Heredity