Life and Health Sciences for CCEA AS Level
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Authors: James Napier, Nora Henry, Emma Dougan
- Language: English
- Book Publisher: Colourpoint Creative Ltd
This updated edition addresses the examined units of CCEA AS Life and Health Sciences specification (including the recently-proposed revisions). It covers the Single and Double Award courses for the following units: AS 2 - Human Body Systems, AS 3 - Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes, and AS 5 - Material Science.
This updated edition addresses the examined units of the CCEA AS level Life and Health Sciences specification (including the recently-proposed revisions). It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units:
• AS 2: Human Body Systems
• AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes
• AS 5: Material Science
The full-colour, illustrated chapters clearly explain the theory for the course, and are supported by worked examples, tips, examination-style questions and answers.
The authors are all experienced science teachers and examiners and the book has been through a meticulous quality assurance process prior to publication.
Contents:
Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems1 Cardiovascular System
2 Respiratory System
3 Respiration
4 Homeostatic Mechanisms and How These Are Monitored
5 Nutrition and Physical Exercise in Maintaining Good Health
Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes
6 Chemical Calculations
7 Volumetric Analysis
8 Energetics
9 Kinetics
10 Equilibrium
11 Industrial Processes, Infrastructure and Environmental Consequences
Unit AS 5: Material Science
12 Material Properties
13 Categorising Materials and Microscopic Structure
14 Alloys, Metal Working and Biomaterials
15 Smart Materials, Nanomaterials and Industrial Considerations
16 Semiconductors Answers
