SCIE 40 Science - Intermediate Level

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Introductory Science a) Define science and its limits b) Explain and use the scientific method c) Demonstrate the skills and techniques of science. (experimental design, use of tables, graphs and calculations) d) Use appropriate instruments to make measurements e) Solve problems using SI units f) Relate Science and Technology to our modern world
2. Human Biology Explain the importance of and inter-dependence between biological systems as covered in one of the following units: a) Nutrition i. Describe the energy needs of the body ii. Identify nutrients needed by the body iii. Plan a healthy diet iv. Identify special foods and diets v. Describe worldwide food needs b) Human Biology i. Identify the parts of the skeletal and muscular systems ii. Explain the function of blood and trace its circulation iii. Identify the parts and functions of the respiratory system iv. Describe the digestive system and the function of the digestive organs v. Identify the parts of the nervous system vi. (This topic may be substituted for one of the above: identify and explain the reproductive system) c) The Cell i. Identify the parts of the microscope and demonstrate its use. ii. Explain the theory, structure and function of the cell iii. Describe cellular processes iv. Define cell division v. Diagram cell organization
3. Chemistry a) Acquire a general understanding of the structure of matter and the organization of the Periodic Table. b) Describe the different states of matter c) Describe how matter is organized into elements, compounds and mixtures. d) Identify the subatomic components of atoms e) Use the periodic table to determine the properties of elements and their characteristic behaviours f) Describe the organization of the periodic table g) Categorize compounds as ionic or covalent h) Name a simple compounds from its formula i) Write the formula for a simple compound
4. Physics Do one of the following: a) Machines i. Define force and work ii. Apply the concept of work to simple machines to solve quantitative problems iii. Solve problems involving simple machines, levers, inclined planes, wedges, pulleys, wheels and axles iv. Solve problems involving other machines: gears, pulley systems, hydraulic systems b) Energy i. Define basic concepts: force, work, energy, conservation law, power ii. Distinguish between forms of energy iii. Solve quantitative problems involving thermal energy iv. Solve quantitative problems involving electrical energy v. Solve quantitative problems involving conservation of energy c) Electrical Circuits i. Distinguish between AC and DC circuits ii. Choose and use appropriate instruments to measure voltage and current iii. Solve quantitative problems involving Ohm’s Law iv. Solve quantitative problems involving circuits v. Explain the use of switches, fuses, and other components of an electrical circuit vi. Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions d) Motion in one dimension i. Solve quantitative problems involving velocity ii. Solve quantitative problems involving acceleration
5. The Fifth Unit May be chosen from the above or from other topics such as disease, drugs, chemical reactions and equations, weather, astronomy, earth science, environmental issues, etc.
6. Labs All Intermediate General Science courses must include experiment and/or field time of at least 10% of the total time. Experiment and/or field exercises should be relevant to the selected units and emphasize those techniques and skills appropriate for this level of course.