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Level 3 Applied Science BTEC
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Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
Reactions of Transition Metal Complexes
The Nature of Transition Metal Complexes
Titrimetric Methods Involving Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Use of Oxidation Number
Displacement Reactions and Electrochemical Cells
Behaviour of Strong and Weak Acids and Alkalis and Buffer Solutions
Calculation of the pH of Strong Acids, Strong Alkalis, Weak Acids and Buffer Solutions
Applications of Organic Chemistry
Reactions of Aromatic Compounds Using Methylbenzene or Methoxybenzene
Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
Reactions of Non-Carbonyl Compounds
Types, Structures, Reactions, Uses and Properties of Isomers
Structures, Reactions, Uses and Properties of Monosubstituted Benzene Compounds
Structures, Reactions, Uses and Properties of Benzene
Structures, Reactions, Uses and Properties of Carbonyl Compounds: Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Acyl Chlorides, Amides
Structures, Reactions, Uses and Properties of Non-Carbonyl Compounds: Halogenalkanes, Alcohols, Amines
Astronomy and Space Science
Origin and Theories of Evolution of the Universe and Astronomical Dimensions
Observable Characteristics and Properties of Stars
Principles of the 'Death' of Stars
Principles of Star Creation
Factors and Benefits Associated with Earth-Based Applications of Space Technology
Future of Spaceflight and Exploration
Practicalities and Physics of Spaceflight
Spacecraft Design
Daytime Observation
Night-Sky Mapping and Observations
Space-Based Telescope Design, Features and Observatories
Earth-Based Telescope Design and Features
Features and Characteristics of Other Solar System Objects
Features and Characteristics of the Inner and Outer Planets
Features, Characteristics and Relationship Factors of the Earth and Moon
Features and Characteristics of the Sun
Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
Factors that can Affect the Pathways in Photosynthesis
Pathways in Photosynthesis
Effect of Activity on Requirements for Oxygen and Output of CO2
Effect of Activity on Respiration
Respiration
Disruption of Biochemical Processes in Living Organisms
Lipids
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Water
Biomedical Science
Urinalysis
Urine Composition
Role of Informatics and Record Keeping
Tissue Investigation and Consequences of Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques Used in Haematology
Changes to Blood Components and Composition
The Components of Blood
Contemporary Issues in Science
Understand the Presentation of Science Reporting and its Relationship with the Reporting Medium and Target Audience
Know how Science is Reported in Different Media and for Different Audiences
Evaluation of Scientific Information
Interpretation and Analysis of Scientific Information
Understand the Influence of Different Organisations/Individuals on Scientific Issues
Understand the Scientific Issues in Terms of Ethical/Social/Economic/Environmental Impact
Cryogenics and Vacuum Technology
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Research Applications
Industrial Applications
Awareness of Hazards and Risks
System Design
Pumping Principles
Vacuum Measurement
Awareness of Hazards and Safety
Investigations of Material Properties at Low Temperatures
Cryogenic Equipment
Heat-Transfer Mechanisms
Temperature
Gases and Vapours
Diseases and Infection
Specific Defence Mechanisms
Non-Specific Defence Mechanisms
Defence Mechanisms
Access To and Acceptance of Treatment
Methods of Treatment
Management of Infectious Diseases
Methods by which Infectious Diseases can be Prevented from Spreading
Methods by which Infectious Diseases can be Spread
Progression of Disease Over Time
Genetic and Degenerative Diseases
Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
Dietary and Environmental Diseases
Electrical Circuits and their Applications
Uses of Sensors and Other Measurement Devices
Uses of Active Transducers
Uses of Passive Transducers
Safety, Human Physiology, and Electricity and Legislation
Industrial Applications
Domestic Applications and Mains Supply
AC Production and Transmission
DC Production
Measurement Devices
Circuit Characteristics
Electrical Properties and Uses of Materials
Electrical Formulae and Relationships
Electrical Symbols, Units and Definitions
Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis
Provision of Forensic Science Service in England and Wales
Presentation of Evidence
Interpretation of Evidence
Other Areas of Forensic Science
Physical Evidence Techniques
Chemical Evidence Techniques
Biological Evidence Techniques
Other Important Investigative Considerations
Collection of Physical Evidence
Collection of Chemical Evidence
Collection of Biological Evidence
Health and Safety
Search Patterns
Preservation and Recovery of Evidence
At the Crime Scene
Forensic Fire Investigation
Agencies Involved in Fire Prevention and Investigation
Documentation
Witness Evidence
Fire Scene
Fire Behaviour
Phases of a Fire
Causes of a Fire
Heat Transfer
Methods Used for Extinguishing a Fire
Chemistry of Combustion
Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation
Criminal Justice System Referral
Road Traffic Acts
Cost of Traffic Collisions
Investigation Aids
Equipment and Materials Used at the Scene
Investigative Techniques
Scientific Road Traffic Investigation Techniques
Driver's Reaction
Physics of Movement and Collision
Vehicle Factors
Environmental Factors
Human Factors
Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Uses of Genetic Engineering
Transformation of Cells
DNA Amplification
Gel Electrophoresis
DNA Extraction
Further Genetics
Principles of Classical Genetics
Practical Demonstration of Slide Preparation of Dividing Cells
Cell Division and its Role in Variation
Human Chromosome
The Basis of the Genetic Code
Nucleic Acids
Human Regulation and Reproduction
Reproductive Processes
Structure and Function of Reproductive Anatomy
Impact of an Imbalance
Homeostatic Mechanisms
Glands and Organs
Feedback and Control
Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Regulation and Control
Nervous System Organisation
Industrial Chemical Reactions
Industrial Application of Physical Chemistry Concepts
Chemical Equilibrium
Rate of Reaction
Entropy and Gibbs Energy
Enthalpy Changes
Investigative Project
Skill Development within Project Work
Scientific Evaluation of Findings
Scientific Report for the Investigative Project
Data Presentation
Collect, Collate and Analyse Data
Experimental Procedures and Techniques
Health and Safety and Ethical Considerations
Plan
Schedule
Investigative Project Proposal
Literature Review
Laboratory Techniques and their Application
Use of Informatics for Storage and Retrieval of Scientific Information
Communicating Information in a Scientific Organisation
Systems for Managing Laboratory Information
Estimation of Purity
Industrial Manufacturing Techniques
Manufacturing Techniques (Organic Solid)
Testing Methods and Techniques
Manufacturing Techniques (Organic Liquid)
Hazards in Scientific Organisations
Application of Health and Safety Legislation in Scientific Organisations
Materials Science
Fuel Cells
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Solar Photovoltaic Cells
Wind Turbine Blades
Limitations and Environmental Risks of Polymers
Benefits of Polymers
Polymers and their Sources
Environmental Impact and Health and Safety Risks of Nanotechnology Materials
Benefits of Nanotechnology
Uses of Nanotechnology
Defining Nanotechnology
Microscopic Structure
Macroscopic Properties
Classification of Materials
Medical Physics Applications
Safety Precautions, Side Effects and Risks for Operators and Patients of Non-Ionising Radiation
Safety Precautions, Side Effects and Risks for Operators and Patients of Ionising Radiation
Radiotherapy, Gamma Knife Surgery and Proton Beam Therapy
Gamma Ray Imaging
Computerised Tomography (CT) or Computerised Axial Tomography (CAT)
X-Rays
Ultrasound
Infrared Thermography (IRT)
Lasers
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
Measuring Microbial Growth
Growth Inhibitors
Growth Requirements
Inoculation and Incubation
Growth Media
Safety and Prevention of Contamination in Microbial Culturing
Setting Up and Using a Compound Light Microscope
Specimen and Slide Preparation
Microscopes
Microorganisms in Medicine and Industry
Classification
Microorganisms and Infectious Agents
Physiology of Human Body Systems
Health Matters and Treatments Related to the Digestive System
Function of the Digestive System
Structure of the Digestive System
Health Matters and Treatments Related to the Lymphatic System
Function of the Lymphatic System
Structure of the Lymphatic System
Health Matters and Treatments Related to the Musculoskeletal System
Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Structure of the Musculoskeletal System
Practical Chemical Analysis
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Organic Structure Elucidation
Beer-Lambert Applications
Quantitative Analysis of Products
Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Laboratory Work: Professional Practice
Laboratory Work: Interpersonal Skills
Laboratory Work: Personal Responsibility
Shape of the Curve and Rate of Cooling in Relation to Intermolecular Forces and the State of the Substance
Super Cooling
Determination of Melting Point from the Shape of a Curve for a Substance Freezing
Rate of Cooling from the Gradient of the Tangent to the Cooling Curve
Temperature as a Function of Time
Accuracy of Thermometers and Temperature Probes at Different Temperatures
Checking the Calibration of Thermometers by Using Ice and Boiling Water
Types of Thermometers and How To Use Them to Gain Accurate Readings
The Relationship Between Temperature and Heat Energy
Determination of Unknown Solution Concentration from Graphs or Equations
Calibration Plot
Use of Blank Solutions
Professional Practice
Interpersonal Skills
Accurate Dilution of Stock Solutions
Use of Beer-Lambert Law
Personal Responsibility
Measurement and Use of Absorbance Readings
Interpretation of a Chromatogram
Selection and Use of a Colorimeter or Visible Spectrometer
Application of Chromatography
Use of Primary and Secondary Titrimetric Standards
Chromatographic Techniques
Cooling Curves
Calculation of Concentrations
Thermometers
Accurate Determination of the End-Point of Titrations
Safe Use of Volumetric Glassware
Colorimetry
Use of Balances and Weighing
Preparation and Standardisation of Solutions Using Titration
Use of pH Meters and Probes
Laboratory Equipment and its Calibration
Principles and Applications of Science I
How Applications of Electromagnetic Waves in Communications are Related to Frequency
Grouping the Regions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum by Frequency
Using the Inverse Square Law in Relation to the Intensity of a Wave
Electromagnetic Wave Speed in Vacuum
The Applications of Fibre Optics in Communication
The Applications of Fibre Optics in Medicine
Equation: Calculation of Speed
The Concept and Applications of Stationary Waves Resonance
Concepts of Displacement, Coherence, Path Difference, Phase Difference and Superposition
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Applications of EM Waves in Communications
Waves: Common Features
Regions of the EM Spectrum
The Inverse Square Law in Relation to the Intensity of a Wave
Electromagnetic Waves
The Structure and Function of Endothelial Tissue
The Application of Fibre Optics
The Principles of Fibre Optics
Cell Specialisation: Red Blood Cells
Calculation of Speed
Musical Instruments
Cell Specialisation: White Blood Cells
The Concept and Application of Stationary Waves Resonance
Cell Specialisation: Root Hair Cells in Plants
The Wave Equation
Cell Specialisation: Sperm and Egg Cells in Reproduction
Industrial Application of Diffraction Gratings
Cell Specialisation: Palisade Mesophyll Cells in a Leaf
Displacement, Coherence, Path Difference, Phase Difference, Superposition
Calculating Magnification and Size of Cells and Organelles from Drawings or Images
Two Main Wave Types
Distinguishing between Gram-Positive and Negative Bacterial Cell Walls
Similarities and Differences between Plant and Animal Cell Structure/Function
Graphical Representation of Wave Features
Recognising Cell Organelles: Electron Micrographs and Light Microscopes
Features Common to All Waves
Ultrastructure and Function of Organelles
The Structure and Function of Nervous Tissue
The Structure and Function of Muscular Tissue
The Cell Theory
The Structure and Function of Epithelial Tissue
Chemical Properties of Elements
Physical Properties of Elements
Cell Specialisation
Magnification and Size of Cells and Organelles from Drawings or Images
Percentage Yields
Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial Cell Walls
Reacting Quantities
Plant and Animal Cell Structure and Function
Mass, Volume of Solution, Concentration
Cell Organelles and Electron Micrographs
The Ultrastructure and Function of Organelles
Moles, Molar Masses and Molarities
Cell Theory
Atomic Number and Relative Molecular Mass
The Chemical Properties of Elements
Relative Atomic Mass
The Physical Properties of Elements
Balanced Equations
The Periodic Table
Intermolecular Forces: Hydrogen Bonding
Quantities Used in Chemical Reactions
Intermolecular Forces: Dipole-Dipole
Intermolecular Forces: Van der Waals
Intermolecular Forces
Metallic Bonding
Covalent Bonding
Ionic Bonding
Electronic Structure of Atoms
Principles and Applications of Science II
Fluids in Motion
Materials in Domestic and Industrial Applications
Thermal Physics in Domestic and Industrial Applications
Cell Transport Mechanisms
Urinary System Structure and Function
Ventilation and Gas Exchange in the Lungs
The Cardiovascular System
Energy Changes in Industry
Structures, Reactions and Properties of Commercially Important Organic Compounds
Relating Properties to Uses and Production of Substances
Science Investigation Skills
Energy Usage
Equations
Use of Electrical Symbols to Design Circuits
Units of Energy
Hazards Associated with Fuels
Fuels
Sampling Sizes
Sampling Techniques
Factors that can Affect Plant Growth and/or Distribution
Arrangement and Movement of Molecules
Factors Affecting the Rate of Diffusion
Factors that can Affect Enzyme Activity
Enzymes as Biological Catalysts in Chemical Reactions
Protein Structure
Evaluation
Interpretation/Analysis of Data
Processing Data
Collection of Quantitative/Qualitative Data
Method for Data Collection and Analysis
Variables in the Investigation
Health and Safety Associated with the Investigation
Selection of Appropriate Equipment, Techniques and Standard Procedures
Developing a Hypothesis for an Investigation