Draft Framework HND Applied Science
Mandatory Units
Unit
Applied Sciences: Graded Unit 1
SCQF
Level
7
Credit
1
Code
DJ89 34
Comments
Minor Changes to marking scheme
Laboratory Skills
7
2
NEW
Practical portfolio incorporating lab
report/oral presentation/revised
poster/interpretation &
analysis/graphing/errors/good lab
practice/H & S/Quality Standards/Lab
Diary/Planning
Graded Unit 2
8
2
TBC
Discussion required as to what Graded
Unit is included. Minor amendments
required to Marking Scheme.
Physics
7
1
New
New Unit
Fundamental Chemistry: Theory
and Practice
7
2
DH2K 34
Review evidence requirements.
5 practicals - potential change to 4
outcomes with assessment either
holistically or 4 individual assessments.
Cell Biology Theory and Practice
7
1
DJ1K 34
Major rewrite to take into account CfE
Higher
Mandatory Optional Section (2 - 4 Credits)
Maths for Science 1
6
1
DN8D 33
Contextualise ASP for
Chemistry/Biology/Physics
Statistics for Science 1
7
1
DN8C 34
Contextualise ASP for
Chemistry/Biology/Physics
Maths for Science 2
7
1
DV9V 34
Retain no changes
Statistics for Science 2
8
1
DV08 35
Retain no changes
Candidates to complete all Units from any two sections A, B, C
Section A: Chemistry
SCQF
Level
Credit
Code
Fundamental Concepts of
Inorganic Chemistry
7
1
DP2N 34
Rewrite. Additional material on transition
metals to be added
Fundamental Concepts of
Organic Chemistry
7
1
DP2P 34
Retain no changes
Fundamental Concepts of
Physical Chemistry
7
1
DP2R 34
Rewrite – add in kinetics and gas laws
Transition Metal Chemistry
8
1
DR0E 35
Rewrite
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
8
1
DP4N 35
minor changes with physical – need to
revise
Chemistry: Laboratory Practical
Skills
8
1
H0PM 35
Retain no changes
Spectroscopic and Analytical
Techniques: Theory and Practice
8
1
FV6W 35
Retain no changes
Unit
Comments
Section B: Biology
SCQF
Level
Credit
Code
Biochemistry Theory and Practice
7
1
DH2J 34
Rewrite
DNA Structure and Function
DNA Genetics
7
7
1
DJ6Y 34
DP4P 34
New one credit Unit to combine existing
Units
Protein Structure and Function
8
1
DG6X 35
Minor changes - guidance notes need
updated
Microbiology Theory and Practice
7
2
DH55 34
Rewrite
Human Body Structure &
Function
8
2
DG71 35
Minor changes to Unit specification
Unit
Comments
Section C: Physics (To contain 7 credits, with minimum 3 at level 8)
SCQF
Level
Credit
Code
Physics 2
7
1
DN34 34
Physics Principles: Heat and
Thermodynamics
7
1
F43H 34
Unit
Comments
Draft Framework HND Applied Science
Physics Principles: Mechanics
7
1
F3XE 34
Electricity and magnetism
7
1
New unit
Optics
8
1
New unit
Electronics
8
1
New unit
Quantum mechanics and relativity
8
1
New unit
Section D Optional Units (5 Credits required)
SCQF
Level
Credit
Code
Plant Biology
7
1
DP4M 34
Re-level
Ecology & Ecosystems
7
1
DN37 34
Revise
Animal Biology
7
1
DP4L 34
Re-level
Aromatic Chemistry
8
1
DP54 35
Retain no changes
Base-Catalysed Reactions and
Organometallic Reagents in
Organic Synthesis
8
1
DP5W 35
Retain. Update name
Human Metabolism
8
2
DN39 35
Minor changes to Unit specification
Organic Stereochemistry
8
1
DX2H 35
Rewrite (replace assignment with
practical)
Instrumental Techniques: Theory
and Practice 1
8
1
DH54 35
Revise existing Unit or create a new
Separation Techniques Unit
Information Technology:
Applications Software 1
7
1
D75X 34
Retain or change – use another unit
from catalogue
Quality and health and safety
systems in science industries
7
1
DF82 34
Retain
Biomechanics
8
1
DV3K 35
Retain no changes
Unit
Comments
Section E Optional optional level 6 units 0-1 credit required.
SCQF
Level
Credit
Code
Fundamental Chemistry: An
Introduction
6
1
DX29 33
Biology: An Introduction
6
1
New
Physics 1
6
1
DN33 33
Retain no changes
Workplace Communication in
English
6
1
DE1K33
Retain no changes
Unit
Comments
Retain no changes
New Unit
Section G Broadening Units 0-4 Credits required
Employment Experience 2
7
1
D77H 34
Retain no changes
Workrole Effectiveness
7
3
DG6E 34
Retain no changes
Workrole Effectiveness
8
3
DG6G35
Retain no changes
Personal Development Planning
7
1
DE3R34
Retain no changes