Natural science subject curriculum (NAT1-02)
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Competence aims after Vg3 - supplementary studies qualifying for higher education
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to
The budding researcher
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to
- carry out and interpret animations og simmple computer simulations to illustrate natural phenomena and test hypotheses
- assess the quality of presentations of own and others observation data and interpretations
Sustainable development
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to
- describe succession processes in an ecosystem
- examine an ecosystem and assess where it is in the succession process
- elaborate on factors that influence the size of a population
Radiation and radioactivity
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to
- describe how the northern lights arise, and how Norway has been and is an important country for research in this field
- explain the importance of the ozone layer with respect to solar irradiation of the earth
- explain what the greenhouse effect is and elaborate on and analyse how human activities are altering the energy balance of the atmosphere
- elaborate on some possible consequences of the increased greenhouse effect, including in Arctic areas, and the measures that are being initiated internationally to reduce the increase in the greenhouse effect
- carry out experiments with radioactivity, half-life and background radiation and explain these phenomena
- describe characteristics of different types of ionising radiation and explain how these are used for technical and medical applications
- explain how electromagnetic radiation from space may be interpreted and provide information about outer space
Energy for the future
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to
- explain what redox reactions are, carry out experiments with combustion, galvanic elements and electrolysis and elaborate on the results
- describe the principles and areas of use of some common rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries and fuel cells
- elaborate on hydrogen as an energy carrier
Biotechnology
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to
- explain genetic coding and the main characteristics of protein synthesis and discuss the importance of heritage and the environment
- explain the concepts of cross-breeding and gene modification and how biotechnology is used for breeding plants and animals
- provide an overview of different types of medical applications of biotechnology
- assess information about and elaborate on ethical issues in connection with biotechnology
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