Natural science subject curriculum (NAT1-02)

Competence aims after Vg3 - supplementary studies qualifying for higher education

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