On completion of this module students should be able to:

-------------->Chemistry
Describe the nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.
Describe the bonding between atoms in ionic and covalent compounds.
Account for the chemical and physical properties of compounds in terms of their structures.
Balance chemical equations.
Distinguish between polar and non –polar molecules.
Use molecular models to demonstrate the shapes of molecules.
Perform stoichiometric calculations in chemistry.
Carry out simple laboratory procedures safely.

------------------->Physics
Perform operations with vectors
Describe the linear movement of objects under acceleration and non acceleration conditions.
Solve problems which include vertical, free fall, parabolic and horizontal shooting
Solve problems involving forces, including incline planes and decomposition of forces into parallel and perpendicular components
Distinguish between friction and frictionless environments and its implications in dynamics.
Understand and apply Archimedes' principle
Describe the different energy terms, potential and kinetic, and the concept of work.
Account for the dissipation of energy in terms of work of friction.

------------> Biology
Demonstrate an understanding of
• The cellular structure of eukaryotic organisms
• Concepts such as genes, gene expression, and alleles
• The theory of evolution and natural selection
. The scientific method, how scientific research is carried out following a precise protocol
Carry out laboratory procedures safely

Please consult the expanded version of the module descriptor/handbook on Brightspace with a detailed list of curricular content. Should you have not access to Brightspace, please contact the module coordinator via email.

Not applicable to this module.

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

Students will receive both individual and group/class feedback after labs' assignments. Students will also receive individual feedback on the final exams.