Course Description

Science & Technology is an ever-growing and changing area.

This course is designed to give you an entry into studying the Sciences, leading to the Level 4 NPA course in S4, which you could then follow up with Laboratory Skills in S5, or a discrete science.

Aims of the course:

• Develop Knowledge and understanding of science and its applications to everyday life.

• Develop skills in good laboratory practice.

• Prepare for progression to the level 4 NPA in S4 and beyond, into the SCQF level 5 in science and STEM areas, in S5.

• Develop an understanding of science health & safety practices

Course Content

The course has 4 units. You would study one of these in S3 and the others in S4.

• Biotechnological Industries This unit is designed to provide you with an introduction to current biotechnological industries. You will also develop an awareness of the environmental impact of industry-derived waste material and its safe disposal.

• Physics: Electricity and Energy This unit covers the key areas of generation of electricity, electrical power, electromagnetism, practical electrical and electronic circuits, gas laws and the kinetic model.

• Chemistry in Society This unit covers the key areas of metals and alloys, materials, fertilisers, nuclear chemistry and chemical analysis.

• Science Practical and Investigation Skills This unit is designed to introduce you to scientific practical techniques. The unit will develop your practical skills in performing scientific experiments and develop your skills in processing and reporting the results obtained. You will also develop skills in planning and conducting a scientific investigation.

Possible Careers

• Agricultural

• Biochemist

• Brewery Worker

• Distiller

• Electrical Engineering

• Food Scientist

• Laboratory Assistant

• Laboratory Technician

• Phlebotomist

• Textile Dyeing Technician