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 Systems
1 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
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James Napier is an experienced examiner and teacher, and author of the best-selling GCSE Science Single Award for CCEA Foundation and Higher Tier textbook and GCSE Biology for CCEA textbook and Revision Book.
More about James NapierNick Dixon is an experienced Biology author who has worked on a range of books from KS3 to KS4. This includes the AQA KS3 Science Pupil Books, KS3 Progress T&L resources, the AQA GCSE Science Student Books and Revision Notes.
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