Information about the science units on my courses.
Contents:
Section A
. Access Courses. Science Units for your pathway.Section B . Useful resource lists for Access and GCSE Human Physiology
Section A
Health & Social Studies students
You may study up to 5 units, giving a possible total of 24 Level Three credits (= 8 credits under the old system).
Most Units will be taught, you may be able to obtain non-taught units through special self-study and assessment packs.
The Units are Cells Tissues and Organs(6); Human Body Systems (6); Diseases Genes and Inheritance (6); The Musculoskeletal System (3); The Nervous System (3).
Nurses must achieve at least 3 Level Three Physiology units.
Useful reading for the course is shown at the end of this page..
Teacher Ed students
You study 4 units, giving a possible total of 9 Level Three credits (= 3 credits under the old system) plus 3 Level Twos (= 1 old credit)
All Units will be taught, there is substantial in class assessment which cannot be repeated. Non-attendance will therefore carry a high risk of non achievement.
The Units are Life processes(3); Chemistry (3); Physics-Level Two only (3); Practical Science (3)
The units are accredited as offering the necessary GCSE equivalence for aspiring entrants to teaching courses.
In some years additional optional taught units may be offered subject to timetabling constraints.
Useful reading for the course is shown at the end of this page..
Science students
You must study all the taught Human Physiology , as well as Hands on Science and Combined Science. You should seek the advice of your Course Manager or Personal Tutor regarding your most appropriate choice of fourth specialst subject..
See Physiology unit details under Health & Social Studies, and Combined Science details under Teacher Ed students.
Hands on Science is a mandatory suite of Level Three units comprising Practical Scientific Skills (6); Individual Scientific Investigation (6). Further units under investigation which may be available in 2005-6 include Scientific Concepts [to be revised] (3 credits); Science Under Pressure [a proposed practical exam unit] (3 credits)
Useful reading for the course is shown at the end of this page..
Degree Studies students
No specific requirements- you may study any of the above units; seek your Course Tutor/Course managers advice on the suitability of your choices.
Useful reading for the course is shown at the end of this page..
Section B - Useful Reading and Resources
Magazines: These are good background for Access and the Human Physiology and Health Course
New Scientist - weekly science magazine. Up to the minute news plus factual articles. Written in very readable style yet containing in-depth material. Available to buy from newsagents or by subscription (usually at discounted rate). Online archive available for research using past articles. Available in the College library.
Biological Sciences Review - produced several times a year - aimed at Level 3 courses plus degree level. In depth treatment with feature articles. Available in the College library.
Scientific American - highly regarded and substantial US periodical. Similar to New scientist but often contains more feature articles. Online Archive for research. Currently available in the College library.
Nature Magazine - prestigious international magazine. Publishes lengthy research papers. A valuable resource but not for everyday reading. Useful for the abstracts.
Books: Access students will find any of the following useful. GCSE Human Physiology students need to purchase the set book which is asterisked *.
Penguin Dictionary of Biology ISBN 0-14-051288-8 absolutely indispensable for the biologist/physiologist. Will see you into university, and/or
Penguin Dictionary of Science
Hanson, Martin. New Perspectives in Advanced Biology Hodder ISBN 0-340-66443-6. Excellent A level text.
Tortora Gerard & Grabowski Sandra Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Wiley. ISBN0-471-22472-3. An absolute cracker of a book plus CD Roms. American- regularly updated. Pricey (well over £30) but will see you past university!
Sutton Julian Biology Macmillan. ISBN0-333-65860-4 Good text. Lacks fancy pictures but is very authoritative and has an excellent end section on Disease and biotechnology.
Shaw, Lin. Anatomy and Physiology Nelson Thorne. ISBN: 0748785841 One of a series of Access to H.E. texts.
*Wright, David. Human Physiology & Health Heinemann. ISBN 043563304X.*Set Book for GCSE Human Physiology & Health.Also contains useful introductory material for Access or AS.
In addition, on some pathways you may be able to borrow set texts on extended loan. These include modern GCSE and A level textbooks for courses we have now replaced. You will be told which are available.
Internet:
There are many, many web sites and the picture is constantly changing. Some useful resources are available on:
Radio and TV:
TV - just keep your eyes open. Trouble is TV demands your full attention whereas radio can be recorded and listened to in the car, or while you are doing other things.
Listen out for radio programmes on Radio 4.
Examples are Casenotes usually runs for 6 week blocks at 9pm Tuesdays, repeats on Wednesday afternoons.
Medicine Now. Same time slot.
Material World.
etc