COURSE: Engineering Science Introductory Statement The S3 course is designed to build upon the broad general education delivered in S1 and S2 and provide a bridge to National 4 and 5 courses in S4. A range of pupil centred lessons will be offered to facilitate skills development and to engage pupils in challenging new experiences.
Aims & Objectives Throughout this course the emphasis will be to allow the pupils, through investigative and problem solving tasks to improve their understanding and knowledge of the engineering and scientific developments that surround them in today`s world. The course may include topics such as, transport, energy saving, communication, construction methods, renewable energy and modern materials.
Course Content Pupils will engage in a range of investigative and problem solving tasks which will reflect on the three main sections of the national 4 and 5 course:
Electrical and electronic systems.
Pupils will develop a basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems by analysing simple control problems and design and construct solutions.
Engineering contexts and challenges.
Pupils will develop a basic understanding of engineering and its role and impact in today`s society. Pupils will investigate basic engineering problems and solutions using existing and emerging technologies, and consider their economic social and environmental issues.
Mechanical systems.
Pupils will develop a basic understanding of mechanical systems by analysing simple engineering problems and design and construct solutions.
Skills Developed It is expected that pupils will develop broad generic skills throughout this course. These skills are based on the SQA`s Skills framework; skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work.
The main skills areas are: Numeracy. Information handling Employability, enterprise and citizenship. Information and communication technology Thinking skills. Remembering, understanding.
Assessment Pupil work will be continually assessed in a variety of ways and feedback on progress will be shared throughout S3 and S4. Continuous assessment of classwork and unit test scores will be used by Teachers to ensure pupils are embarking upon the correct level as they enter the Senior Phase in S4. At the end of S4, pupils will be involved in formal SQA assessments which may involve exams, project work, or a combination of both, depending upon the subject and level of study. Progression Routes Pupils will progress into Access 3, National 4, or National 5 depending upon progress made throughout S3. They will then be formally presented at this level at the end of S4. Pupils may return to school into S5 and S6 where they can progress to Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications.
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