Natural science subject curriculum (NAT1-02)
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Competence aims after Vg3 - supplementary studies qualifying for higher education
The budding researcher
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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