launceston college science faculty key stage 5 options mr adams head of science
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Launceston College
Science Faculty
Key Stage 5 Options
Mr AdamsHead of Science
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdsmh6gBB9Q
The options available!AS Applied ScienceAS BiologyAS ChemistryAS GeologyAS PhysicsAS Psychology
Possibility – AS Electronics
AS Applied Science66.6% Coursework
33.3% Exam
Taught by: Mrs Slater, Mr Jolley, Mr Adams (JRA)
• Excellent for those who want a Science on their CV!
• Bits of Biology, Chemistry and Physics!
Entry Requirements = CC or above at GCSE Science
AS Biology75% Exam
25% ISA Coursework
Taught by: Mr Wright & Mr Fraser
• Excellent for those who want a Science based career!
• Big jump up from GCSE!
Entry Requirements = BB or above at GCSE Science
AS Chemistry75% Exam
25% ISA Coursework
Taught by: Mr Adams, Mrs Clark & Dr Saker
• Excellent for those who want a Science based career!
• Lots of follow on from GCSE; ability to problem solve!
Entry Requirements = BB or above at GCSE Science
AS Geology75% Exam
25% ISA Coursework
Taught by: Mr Adams & Mr Jolley
• Excellent for those who want a Science based career!
• Links well to Humanities
Entry Requirements = CC or above at GCSE Science
AS Physics75% Exam
25% ISA Coursework
Taught by: Mr Gidzewicz, Mrs Chapman & Mr Chesbrough
• Excellent for those who want a Science based career!
• Links well to AS Mathematics
Entry Requirements = BB or above at GCSE Science
AS Psychology75% Exam
25% ISA Coursework
Taught by: Mrs Stanlake & Mr Rush
• New topic for many!• Need for good literacy skills!
Entry Requirements = CC or above at GCSE Science
AS Electronics – possibility!
75% Exam
25% ISA Coursework
Taught by: Mr Chesbrough & Mr Fraser (JF – DT)
• New topic at AS!• Good link for AS Physics, DT and Mathematics
Entry Requirements = BB or above at GCSE Science
Things to consider!Choose a Science Option if…….• You enjoy GCSE Science,• You are good at it,• You need it for your career!
Don’t choose a Science Option if……• Your mate has chosen it,• You liked your GCSE teacher,• You want an easy option!!
Contacts• Mr Adams (JMA) Head of Science• [email protected]
• Mrs Stanlake (JES) Head of Sixth Form• [email protected]
• Mr Fraser (AF) Science KS5 Coordinator• [email protected]