Associate Degree Handbook Document 09 Edited

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ContentsContent Page

Vision Statement ....2

Mission Statement.3

Foreword.4

Section 1: Introduction....5

Section 2: Associate Degree Requirements 8

Business Studies 8

Computer Science .13

Environmental Science ..18

General Studies.23

Humanities.25

Mathematics ..32

Modern Languages ....38

Natural Sciences .43

Technical Studies...49Section 3: Summary of Subjects 60

Section 4: Assessment for CAPE Units..65

Section 5: CAPE Recognition and Articulation69


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Vision Statement

To become the examining body of

choice through the provision of

excellent products and services which

equip individuals with the knowledge

and skills necessary to transform their

lives and enable them to succeed in achanging and global environment.


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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the region with:

syllabuses of the highest

quality; valid and reliable

examinations and

certificates of international

repute for students of allages, abilities and interests;

services to educational

institutions in the

development of syllabuses,examinations, and

examination administration;

in the most cost-effective way.


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Foreword

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), at its meeting in Antigua and Barbuda in

December 2004, agreed to award Associate Degrees in response to the changing educational

demands of the region. The Associate Degrees will be based on clusters of subjects taken bycandidates for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).

This award will enable persons to select for study, subjects that will meet specific

requirements for work and for further education.

In taking the decision to award Associate Degrees, the Council recognizes the need for close

collaboration among institutions in the region and internationally to provide articulated

programmes of study for Caribbean students. This articulation is necessary in order to

facilitate the transfer of credits and to increase opportunity for more persons to obtain tertiary

education through collaborative and cost-effective strategies. The Council will, therefore,

work closely with institutions in the region and internationally to identify equivalencies in

programmes so that persons with CXC Associate Degrees will be at an advantage whenentering other degree programmes.

The Council is consistently looking for collaboration with its partners in realising the full

potential of the Associate Degree programme.

Professor E. Nigel Harris

Chairman, Caribbean Examinations Council


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IntroductionThe Caribbean Examinations Council awards Associate Degrees based on performance at Grades I to V in

clusters of seven Units of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination. The clusters provide coherent

programmes of study, typically over two years. The certification may, however, be acquired over a maximum

period of five years. The Associate Degree programme began in 2005 and the first awards were issued in 2006.

Overall Objectives

To offer a qualification based on successful completion of a coherent programme of post-secondary

education that allows for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the workplace, for

continuing tertiary level education, and for effective local, regional and global citizenship.

To provide articulation with other degree and tertiary level programmes.

To enable persons to obtain Associate Degrees through flexible arrangements.

To indicate areas of focus for persons continuing education at the post-Caribbean Secondary Education

Certificate (CSEC) level.

Associate Degrees Offered

Associate Degrees are being awarded in the following nine areas:

Business Studies

Computer Science

Environmental Science

General Studies

Humanities

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Natural Sciences

Technical Studies

Details of the clusters for each Associate Degree are given in Section 2and a brief description of each subject is

given in Section 3. A detailed syllabus is also available from CXC for each subject.

Subjects for CAPE are arranged as 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses. In the CAPE programme, there are two 1-Unit

courses, Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies. Candidates seeking to earn an Associate Degree must

acquire the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes identified in there two courses.

All other subjects are offered as 2-Unit courses. Within several of the areas listed above, persons may opt for

breadth of study by taking a combination of single Units from the 2-Unit courses. Alternatively, persons may

opt for greater depth by taking both Units of the 2-Unit courses. Each Unit consists of three Modules and

requires approximately 150 hours of work; this includes contact time with the lecturer and time spent on projects

and other assignments.

Seven Units, selected in accordance with specifications, must be completed for the award of each Associate

Degree. Candidates may, however, opt to take additional (extra) Units if they so desire.

Each Unit can be certified separately. A single certificate is provided for each examination sitting. Thisarrangement will facilitate candidates who wish to accumulate Units to satisfy the Associate Degreerequirements within a five-year period. A separate Associate Degree certificate is provided when candidates

satisfy the criteria.


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The assessment scheme used for measuring, recording and reporting candidates performance in CXC Associate

Degrees has been designed to reflect two main curriculum principles; namely, that assessment is an integral part

of teaching and learning, and that assessment significantly influences the way persons respond to courses and

how they plan and conduct their studies.

The assessment for each Unit effectively spans the three Modules and therefore encourages candidates preparing

to write the examinations to adopt a consistent approach while studying. The time and resources specified forcompleting the courses facilitate candidates engagement in activities across classrooms, laboratories, libraries

and the work place.

Internal and external assessments are required for each Unit. The internal assessment is designed to assist

students in acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with the subject. Guidelines are provided in

each syllabus for selecting appropriate tasks for internal assessment. This form of assessment provides

opportunities for candidates to individualize parts of the curriculum to meet their needs. This could contribute

to the building of the self-confidence of candidates as they proceed with their studies. Internal assessment,

therefore, makes a significant and unique contribution to the development of relevant skills, and the assessing

and rewarding of persons for the development of these skills.

The internal assessment also provides valuable opportunity for reinforcement and application of generic skills,

for example, skills of communication, analysis, synthesis and problem-solving.

Examples of internal assessment are short assignments, portfolios, class tests, research, extended essays,

projects, laboratory activities and the production of other creative pieces of work. For most Units, a percentage

of the marks awarded in the internal assessment component are for communicating information in a logical way

using correct grammar.

The external assessment usually comprises two written papers. Details on the assessment of each Unit are given

in Section 4.

Quality Assurance

The CAPE syllabuses are developed by Subject Panels comprising curriculum development, measurement and

content specialists drawn from practising teachers, university lecturers and other professionals from across the

region. Draft syllabuses prepared by these panels are widely circulated for comment from teachers and otherresource persons before they are finalized and approved by the Council.

Examinations for each subject are developed by an Examining Committee comprising a Chief Examiner and an

Assistant Chief Examiner. Each Committee is guided by a CXC Measurement and Evaluation Officer. For

each subject there is an external moderator who verifies the accuracy of content, and the quality and demands of

the examination papers. The Examining Committee is responsible for quality control during the marking of

scripts, and for grading the work of candidates in accordance with CXC policy guidelines. An independent

Technical Advisory Committee oversees the grading processes and advises a Final Awards Committee on the

award of

grades.

CXC has developed an extensive network of educators and resource persons across the region. Through this

network, it is able to obtain feedback which informs timely modifications to ensure high standards and relevance

of syllabuses and validity and reliability of its examinations.


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Credits and Grade Points

Credits

The 150 hours required for the completion of each Unit is equivalent to 10 credits. The cluster of seven Units is,

therefore, equivalent to 70 credits which are within the requirements of 60-70 credits for an Associate Degree.

This requirement is stipulated in the second edition of the Procedures and Guidelines for the RegionalMechanism for Accreditation, Equivalency and Articulation (May 2000) compiled by the Tertiary Level

Institutions Unit of the University of the West Indies and published by the Association of Caribbean Tertiary

Institutions (ACTI). The ACTI publication equates six CAPE Units to at least 60 credits in its Revised

Qualification Framework.

Grade Points

The grades awarded by CXC for the Units in the Associate Degree can be equated to Grade Points as shown in

the table below.

Applying for the Associate Degree

At the time of registration for the examinations, candidates are required to indicate which of the nine Associate

Degrees they wish to be awarded. Candidates will not be awarded any possible alternatives for which they did

not apply.

GRADE POINTS

I

II

III

IV

V

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0


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Associate Degree Requirements

Business Studies

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Business Studies.)

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.UNIT SUBJECT CODE MAJOR TOPICS

1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)

CRS 1 Caribbean Society and Culture

Location and Definition of the Caribbean Region

Characteristics of Society

Characteristics of Caribbean Society and Culture

Impact of Historical Processes

Impact of Geographic and Phenomena

Impact of Societal Institutions on Caribbean People

Caribbean-Global Interactions

CRS 2 Issues in Caribbean Development

Concepts and Indicators of Development

Factors that Promote or Hinder Development

Globalisation and Development

The Integration Movement

Contributions of Sport

Intellectual traditions

CRS 3 Investigating Human and Social Development in the

Caribbean

Nature and Purpose of Research

The Research Problem

Sources of Information

Characteristics of Research Objectives

Methods and Instruments of Data Collection

Format of Presenting Data

Conclusion and Recommendation

American Psychological Association Conventions

Principles of Ethical Conduct

2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)

CS 1 Gathering and Processing Information

Structural Competence (oral and written)

Levels of Comprehension

Study and Summary Skills

Current Issues: Evaluating Sources

CS 2 Language and Community


Defining Language

Characteristics of Creole Languages

Language in Society

Technology, Culture and Communication


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CS 3 Speaking and Writing


Process of Communication

Forms of Communication

Contexts of Communication Types of Speaking and Writing

Organizing Skills (oral and written)

NO


3 Unit

1

Management of

Business

(Compulsory)

MB

1.1Business and its Environment

Types of Business Activity

Business and Economic Systems

Caribbean Business Environment

Impact of Trade Liberalisation and Globalisation

Decision Making

MB1.2

The Management of People The Applications of the Functions of Management

Characteristics of the Formal Organisational Structure

Team Management and Conflict

Strategies for Managing Conflict

Human Resource Management

MB

1.3Business Finance and Accounting Use of Accounting Information

Accounting Procedures and Methods

Financial Statements and Analysis

Budgetary Accounting

Major Accounting Concepts

4 Unit

2

Management of

Business

(Compulsory)

MB

2.1Production and Operations Management

Major Decisions in Production

Factors Involved in Production

Strategies for Production Planning

The Dimensions of Quality

Total Quality Management (TQM)

MB

2.2Fundamentals of Marketing

The Concept of Marketing

Roles of Marketing in Society

Marketing Management

Pricing Strategy

The Environment of Markets

MB

2.3Small Business Management

The Nature and Characteristics of Entrepreneurship

Major Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs

Skills Required for Small Business Management

Micro- and Macro-Environmental Factors which Affect

Small Businesses

Agencies that Assist Small Businesses

Types of Assistance Offered to Small Businesses


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. UNIT SUBJECT CODE MAJOR TOPICS

6 Unit

2

Accounting AC 2.1 Costing Principles

Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting

Accounting for Manufacturing Enterprises

Elements of Cost

AC 2.2 Costing Systems

Job Costing

Process Costing

Activity-Based Costing

Service Sector Costing

Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing

AC 2.3 Planning and Decision Making

Budgeting

Standard Costing

Short-term Decision Making

Long-term Decision Making

7 Unit

1

Economics EC 1.1 Methodology of Economics and Demand and Supply

Analysis

Central Problem of Economics

Tools of Economic Analysis

Theory of Consumer Demand

Theory of Supply

EC 1.2 Market Structure and Market Failure

Market Structure

Market Failure

EC 1.3 Distribution Theory and Application of Recent

Theoretical Developments

The Theory of Income Distribution

Decision Making with Incomplete Information

At least two Units from Nos. 5 8

5 Unit

1

Accounting AC 1.1 Accounting Theory, Recording and Control Systems

The Nature and Scope of Financial Accounting

Conceptual Framework of Accounting

Recording Financial Information

Accounting and Administrative Control Systems

AC 1.2 Preparation of Financial Statements

Forms of Business Organizations

Accounting for Changes in Ownership Structure

Income Statement Preparation

Balance Sheet Preparation

AC 1.3 Financial Reporting and Interpretation

Disclosure Requirements

Preparation of Cash-flow Statements

Ratio Analysis and its Limitations

Liquidation and Receivership


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8 Unit

2

Economics EC 2.1 Models of Macroeconomy

National Income

Basic Keynesian Models: The relationship between

aggregate demand and income determination

Investment

EC 2.2 Macroeconomic Problems and Policies

Demand and Supply of Money

Monetary Policy

Fiscal Policy

EC 2.3 Growth, Sustainable Development and Global Relations

Growth and Development

International Trade

Economic Integration

Balance of Payments

Exchange Rates

International Economic Relations

No more than one Unit from Nos. 9 14

9 Unit

2

Law LW

2.1Law of Tort

The Law of Tort

Differences between the Law of Tort and:

i.

Law of Contract;

ii.

Constitutional Law;

iii.

Criminal Law

Defamation

Nuisance

Trespass to the person

Liability for animals

Vicarious liability Occupiers liability

Negligence

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2.2Law of Contract

The nature of the Law of Contract

The legal rules governing formation of contracts

The doctrine of privity of contract.

The legal rules governing contractual terms.

Misrepresentation.

Discharge.

Effects of illegality on a contract

LW

2.3Real Property

Explanation of the term real property

Fixtures and Chattels

Definition of the terms tenure and estate

The nature, acquisition and termination of licences and

leases

The characteristics of an easement

Explanation of terms mortgage, mortgagor, equitable

right to redeem, power of sale


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10 Unit

1

Information

Technology

IT 1.1 FUNDAMENTALSOFINFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Characteristics of data and information

Information Processing

Ways of representing data and information

Types of information sources

Tools used in the entry, processing, storage and retrieval

of data

IT 1.2 INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSYSTEMS

Hardware and software components of IT systems

The stages of the systems development life cycle

Purpose and function of network components

The relationship between components in an IT system

IT 1.3 INFORMATIONANDPROBLEM-SOLVING

The role of information in the solution of real-life

problems

The role of information in fulfilling the goals of an

organization

Data flow diagrams representing flow of information in

organizations

Develop algorithms to represent problem solution

The concept of computer programming

11 Unit

1

Spanish SP 1.1 El individuo, la familia y la vida diaria

SP 1.2 La sociedad y los asuntos sociales

SP 1.3 El medio ambiente

12 Unit2

Spanish SP 2.1 Las actualidades

SP 2.2 La ciencia y la tecnologa

SP 2.3 La industria, el comercio y los asuntos econmicos

13 Unit

1

French FR 1.1 Lindividu, la famille et la vie journalire

FR 1.2 La socit et les affaires sociales

FR 1.3 Lenvironnement

14 Unit

2

French FR 2.1 Lactualit

FR 2.2 La science et la technologie

FR 2.3 Lindustrie, le commerce et lconomie


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Computer Science

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Computer Science.)

NO


1 Unit1

Caribbean Studies(Compulsory)







CRS 2Issues in Caribbean Development





CRS 3Investigating Human and Social Development in the

Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies(Compulsory)








Defining Language


Language in Society





Contexts of Communication

Types of Speaking and Writing


3 Unit

1

Computer Science

(Compulsory)

CSC 1.1 Computer Architecture and organization

Hardware components

Computer architecture

Data representation

Computer organization


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CSC 1.2 Problem-solving with computers

Algorithm representation

Constructs used in structured programming

Interpret algorithms from case problems

CSC 1.3 Programming

Characteristics of different programming languages

Use of assemblers, compilers, virtual machines and

interpreters

Conditional and iterative control constructs

Use arrays in programs

Structured decomposition

Use records, text files in structured programming

4 Unit

2

Computer Science

(Compulsory)

CSC 2.1 Data structures

Concept of abstract data types

Distinguish among ADTs

Perform basic operations on standard ADTs

Implement basic ADTs using one-dimensional arrays

Implement searching and sorting algorithms

CSC 2.2 Software engineering

Attributes of well-engineered software products

Phases of the Software Development Life Cycle

Life Cycle Models

Main activities and deliverables of each phase of the

SDLC

CSC 2.3 Operating systems and computer networks

Main functions of operating systems

Network architecture, topology, security

Networked, client-server and distributed network

systems

Network devices

Transmission media


5 Unit

1

Pure MathematicsMA 1.1 Basic Algebra and Functions

The Real Number System R

Algebraic Operations

Indices and Logarithms

Functions

The Modulus Function

Quadratic and Cubic Functions and Equations

Inequalities

MA 1.2 Trigonometry andPlane Geometry

Trigonometric Functions, Identities and Equations (all

angles will be assumed to be in radians unless otherwise

stated)

Co-ordinate Geometry

Vectors

MA 1.3 Calculus I

Limits

Differentiation I

Integration I


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IT 1.2 Information Technology Systems




IT 1.3 Information and problem-solving


problems


organization


organizations



10 Unit

1

Physics PY 1.1 Mechanics

Physical Quantities

SI Units

Motion

Effects of Forces

Conservation of Energy

PY 1.2 Oscillation and Waves

Harmonic Motion

Properties of Waves

PY 1.3 Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Matter

Design and Use of Thermometers

Thermal Properties

Heat Transfer

The Kinetic Theory of Gases

First Law of Thermodynamics

Mechanical Properties of Materials

11 Unit

2

Physics PY 2.1 Electricity and Magnetism

Electrical Quantities

Electrical Circuits

Electric Fields

Capacitors

PY 2.2 A.C. Theory and Electronics

Alternating Currents

The p-n Junction Diode

Transducers

Operational Amplifiers

PY 2.3 Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Particulate Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation

Atomic Structure

The Mass-Energy Relationship


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12 Unit

1

Management of

Business

MB 1.1 Business and its Environment




Impact of Trade Liberalisation and Globalisation Decision Making

MB 1.2 The Management of People The Applications of the Functions of Management




MB 1.3 Business Finance and Accounting Use of Accounting Information



Budgetary Accounting

13 Unit

2

Management of

Business

MB 2.1 Production and Operations Management






MB 2.2 Fundamentals of Marketing




Pricing Strategy

MB 2.3 Small Business Management





Small Businesses

A encies that Assist Small Businesses


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Environmental Science

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Environmental Science.)

NO


1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)

















Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language


Language in Society Technology, Culture and Communication









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3 Unit

1

Environmental

Science

(Compulsory)

ES 1.1 Fundamental Ecological Principles Ecological Terms and Concepts

The Structure of Ecosystems

Community Ecology Ecosystem Stability and Diversity

Population Ecology

Human Interactions with Natural Ecosystems

ES 1.2 People and the Environment Demographic Characteristics of Human Populations

Principal Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Temporal and Spatial Trends in Consumption Patterns

Factors Affecting Population Growth

Management, Conservation and Sustainable Development

ES 1.3 Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Major Categories of Natural Resources in the Caribbean

Factors Affecting Natural Resource Use Environmental Impacts of Natural Resource Use

Natural Resource Conservation

Measures and Tools for Conservation

4 Unit

2

Environmental

Science

(Compulsory)

ES 2.1 Sustainable Agriculture Introduction to Agriculture

Roles of Agriculture

Technological, Economic and Socio-environmental issues

related to Agricultural Systems

Environmentally Sustainable Practices in Agricultural

Systems

Non-traditional Agricultural Systems

ES 2.2 Sustainable Energy Use Forms of Energy

Primary Energy Sources

Factors Affecting Energy Use and Supply

Energy Conservation and Efficiency

Impacts of Energy Extraction, Transport and Use

ES 2.3 Pollution of the Environment General Sources and Nature of Pollutants

General Causes of Pollution

Types of Pollution

General Mitigation Measures

Global Agreements and Conventions


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NO. UNIT SUBJECT CODE MAJOR TOPICS

At least two Units from Nos. 5 - 9

5 Unit 1 Geography GY 1.1 Population and Settlement Population Distribution

Population Change - Natural

Population Change Migration

Population Structure

Population and Resources

Settlement Processes

GY 1.2 Hydrological, Fluvial, Coastal and LimestoneEnvironments Hydrology

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Processes and Landforms in Limestone Environment

GY 1.3 Natural Events and Hazards Natural Events, Hazards and Disasters

Flooding

Plate Tectonics

Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Floods as Hazards

Response to Hazards

6Unit

2

Geography GY 2.1 Climate, Vegetation and Soils Atmosphere and Weather Systems

Vegetation Types

Soil Formation and Soil Conservation

GY 2.2 Economic Activity Economic Structure

Agriculture

Industry

Tourism

GY 2.3 Development and Disparity in the Caribbean Development and Under-development

Global Disparities in Development

Regional Disparities in Development

Local Disparities in Development

Measures to overcome Disparities

7Unit

1

Biology BY 1.1Cell and Molecular Biology

Aspects of Biochemistry

Cell Structure

Membrane Structure and Function

Enzymes

BY 1.2Genetics, Variation and Natural Selection

Structure and Roles of Nucleic Acids

Mitotic and Meiotic Cell Division

Patterns of Inheritance

Aspects of Genetic Engineering

Variation and Natural Selection


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BY 1.3 Reproductive Biology

Asexual Reproduction and Vegetative Propagation

Sexual Reproduction in the Flowering Plant

Sexual Reproduction in Humans


8 Unit 2 Biology BY 2.1Bioenergetics

Photosynthesis and ATP Synthesis

Cellular Respiration and ATP Synthesis

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling

Ecological Systems, Biodiversity and Conservations

BY 2.2Biosystems Maintenance

The Uptake and Transport of Water and Minerals

Transport in the Phloem

The Circulatory System of Mammals

Homeostasis and Hormonal Action

The Kidney, Excretion and Osmoregulation

Nervous Co-ordination

BY 2.3Applications of Biology

Health and Disease

Immunology

Social and Preventative Medicine

Substance Abuse

9 Unit 1 Chemistry CH 1.1Fundamentals in Chemistry

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Forces of Attraction

The Mole Concept

Redox Reactions

Kinetic Theory

Energetics

CH 1.2Kinetics and Equilibria

Rates of Reactions

Principles of Chemical Equilibrium

Acid/Base Equilibria

Buffers and pH

Solubility Product

Redox Equilibria

CH 1.3Chemistry of the Elements

Period Sodium to Argon

Group II Elements

Group IV Elements

Group VII Elements

First Row Transition Elements

Identification of Cations and Anions

No more than one Unit from Nos. 10-13


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10 Unit

1

Pure Mathematics MA

1.1

Basic Algebra and Functions




Functions



Inequalities

MA

1.2

Trigonometry andPlane Geometry


angles will be assumed to be in radians unless otherwise

stated)


Vectors

MA

1.3

Calculus I

Limits

Differentiation I

Integration I

11 Unit

1

Information

Technology

IT 1.1

FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY





Tools used in the entry, processing, storage and retrieval

of data





The relationship between components in an IT system



problems


organization


organizations


The concept of computer programming

12 Unit

1

Applied

Mathematics

(Statistical Analysis)

AM

1.1

Collecting and Describing Data

Sources of Data

Data Collection

Data Analysis

AM

1.2

Managing and Uncertainty

Probability Theory

Random Variables

Binomial Distribution


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Normal Distribution

AM

1.3

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Sampling Distribution and Estimation

Hypothesis Testing

T-test

2-test

Correlation and Linear Regression Bivariate Data

13 Unit

2

Chemistry CH 2.1The Chemistry of Carbon Compounds

Structure and Formulae

Functional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms

Acidic and Basic Character of Organic Compounds

Macromolecules

CH 2.2 Analytical Methods and Separation Techniques

Uncertainty in Measurements

Titrimetric (Volumetric) Methods of Analysis

Gravimetric Methods of Analysis

Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis

Ultra Violet-Visible (UV/VIS) Spectroscopy

Infrared Spectroscopy

Mass Spectrometry

Chromatographic Methods of Separation

Phase Separations

CH 2.3 Industry and the Environment

Locating Industrial plants; Benefits and Risk

Aluminium Crude Oil

Ammonia

Ethanol

Chlorine

Sulphuric Acid

Water

The Atmosphere

Solid Waste


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General Studies

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in General Studies.)


1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)














Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language


Language in Society







Any Other Five CAPE Units


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Humanities

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Humanities.)

NO


1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)












The Integration Movement Contributions of Sport


Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language


Language in Society







At least four Units from Nos. 3 10


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3 Unit

1

History HY 1.1 Indigenous Societies

Social, Economic and Political Activities

Atlantic Connections

HY 1.2Slave Systems: Character and Dismantlement Experiences and Strategies of Survival of Enslaved

Peoples

Disintegration of Slave Systems

HY 1.3 Freedom in Action

Transformations in Caribbean Societies to 1900

Nationalism and Nation Building

4 Unit

2

History HY 2.1 Atlantic World: Interactions

Atlantic Settlements to 1800

Atlantic Revolutions and Independence Movements to

1800

HY 2.2 Atlantic Development: Identity and Industry

Industrial Revolutions and Colonialism

American Nationhood and Develo ment

HY 2.3 International Relations: Conflict and Liberation

Global Conflict and Totalitarianism

Decolonisation and Liberation

5 Unit

1

Literatures in

English

LE 1.1DRAMA: Shakespearean

Structural elements of drama

Features of drama

Literary devices and their functions

Literary context

Views of different critics

LE 1.2POETRY: British, American and Postcolonial

Elements of poetry


Point of view

Forms of poetry

Literary context

The views of different critics

LE 1.3PROSE FICTION: Caribbean and

British/American/Postcolonial

Genres of prose fiction

Elements of prose fiction

Literary devices and their functions Types of fiction

Literary context



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6 Unit

2

Literatures in

English

LE 2.1DRAMA: Shakespearean and Non-Shakespearean


Features of drama


Literary context


LE 2.2 POETRY: Caribbean

Elements of poetry


Point of view

Forms of poetry

Literary context


LE 2.3 PROSE FICTION: British, American and Postcolonial




Types of fiction

Literary context


7 Unit

1

Sociology SY 1.1 Sociology, Culture and Identity

The Sociological Perspective

Culture and Identity

SY 1.2 Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education

Family

Religion

SY 1.3 Social Stratification and Social Mobility

Concepts of Stratification in a Comparative Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives

Education, Equality and Social Mobility

Changing Patterns of Caribbean Stratification

Education and Gender


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8 Unit

2

Sociology SY 2.1 Population Studies Concepts and Quantitative Measures Used in Population

Studies

Population Statistics from Developed and Developing

Countries Population Theories

Population Growth Rates in Selected Countries

Population Control Policies

Population and Development in the Caribbean

SY 2.2 Social Order, Social Control and Deviance Concepts

Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance

Institutions of Social control

Social Distribution of Crime

Issues of Deviance

SY 2.3 Social Development and Poverty

Social Development Theories of Development and Under-development

Issues in Caribbean Development

Poverty

Theoretical Perspectives on the Causes and Persistence

of Poverty

Categories of the Poor

Contribution of Sociology to the Analysis of Poverty

9 Unit

1

Law LW

1.1Caribbean Legal Systems Natural Law and Positive Law

The Influence of Morality and Religion on Law

Concepts of the phrase sources of law

Classification of Law

Structure and Hierarchy of the Criminal and Civil Courts Role and function of legal personnel and the jury

Alternative methods of dispute resolution

Ethical Standards

Sanctions for breaches of The Code of Ethics

LW

1.2Principles of Public Law Differences between the supremacy of the Constitution

vs. Parliamentary Sovereignty

The fundamental rights under the Constitution

The role and functions of Service Commissions

The composition of Parliament

The concept of the separation of powers, including the

independence of the judiciary

The appointment and functions of the Head of State The concept of the rule of law

LW

1.3Criminal Law Criminal Liability

Application of the basic principles of criminal liability to

Select defences available in Criminal Law

Sentencing


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NO


10 Unit

2

Law LW

2.1Law of Tort

The Law of Tort

Differences between the Law of Tort and:

i.

Law of Contract;

ii.

Constitutional Law;

iii.

Criminal Law

Defamation

Nuisance

Trespass to the person

Liability for animals

Vicarious liability

Occupiers liability

Negligence

LW

2.2Law of Contract The nature of the Law of Contract

The legal rules governing formation of contracts

The doctrine of privity of contract:

The legal rules governing contractual terms: Misrepresentation

Discharge

LW

2.3Real Property Explanation of the term real property

Fixtures and Chattels

Definition of the terms tenure and estate

The nature, acquisition and termination of licences and

leases

The characteristics of an easement

Explanation of terms mortgage, mortgagor, equitable


11 Unit1

Geography GY 1.1 Population and Settlement Population Distribution

Population Change - Natural

Population Change Migration

Population Structure

Population and Resources

Settlement Processes

GY 1.2 Hydrological, Fluvial, Coastal and Limestone

Environments Hydrology

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Processes and Landforms in Limestone Environment

GY 1.3 Natural Events and Hazards Natural Events, Hazards and Disasters

Flooding

Plate Tectonics

Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Floods as Hazards

Response to Hazards


30/70

NO


12 Unit

2

Geography GY 2.1 Climate, Vegetation and Soils Atmosphere and Weather Systems

Vegetation Types

Soil Formation and Soil Conservation

GY 2.2 Economic Activity Economic Structure

Agriculture

Industry

Tourism

GY 2.3 Development and Disparity in the Caribbean Development and Under-development

Global Disparities in Development

Regional Disparities in Development

Local Disparities in Development

Measures to overcome Disparities

13 Unit

1

Art and Design AD 1.1 Cultural Studies

Art History with Specific Reference to the Caribbean

Caribbean Heritage

Critical Studies - comprising methodologies of art,

criticism, aesthetic theories and contemporary aesthetic

issues

AD 1.2 Two-Dimensional Art and Design

Media, Materials and Methods

Elements and Principles

Exploration of Materials, Media and Techniques

The Artistic and Historical Origins of Media and

AD 1.3 Three-Dimensional Art and Design

Media, Materials and Methods Elements and Principles



Techniques

14 Unit

2

Art and Design AD 2.1 Design


Fundamental Elements and Principles of Design

Exploration of Appropriate Techniques

Artistic and Historical Use of Media and Techniques

AD 2.2 Applied Arts

Ceramics

Printmaking

Textiles

AD 2.3 Creative Projects



Exploration of Techniques

Artistic and Historical Origins of Creative Media Projects

and Perspectives


31/70

NO


15 Unit

1

French FR 1.1 Lindividu, la famille et la vie journalire



16 Unit

1

Spanish SP 1.1 El individuo, la familia y la vida diaria




32/70

Mathematics

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Mathematics.)

NO.

UNIT SUBJECT CODE MAJOR TOPICS

1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)

CRS 1Caribbean Society and Culture








CRS 2Issues in Caribbean Development







CRS 3Investigating Human and Social Development in the

Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language


Language in Society

Technology, Culture and Communication









33/70

NO


3 Unit

1

Pure Mathematics

(Compulsory)

MA 1.1 Basic Algebra and Functions The Real Number System R



Functions

The Modulus Function Quadratic and Cubic Functions and Equations

Inequalities

MA 1.2 Trigonometry andPlane Geometry Trigonometric Functions, Identities and Equations (all

angles will be assumed to be in radians unless

otherwise stated)


Vectors

MA 1.3 Calculus I

Limits

Differentiation I

Integration I

4 Unit

2

Pure Mathematics

(Compulsory)

MA 2.1Calculus II

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Differentiation II

Integration II

MA 2.2Sequences, Series and Approximations

Sequences

Series

The Binomial Theorem

Errors

Roots of Equations

MA 2.3Counting, Matrices and Complex Numbers

Counting

Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations

Complex Numbers

5 Unit

1

Applied

Mathematics

(Compulsory)(Statistical Analysis)

AM 1.1Collecting and Describing Data

Sources of Data

Data Collection

Data Analysis

AM 1.2Managing and Uncertainty

Probability Theory

Random Variables

Binomial Distribution

Normal Distribution

AM 1.3 Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Sampling Distribution and Estimation

Hypothesis Testing

T-test

2-test

Correlation and Linear Regression Bivariate Data


34/70

NO


6 Unit

2

Applied

Mathematics

(Compulsory)(Mathematical

Applications)

AM 2.1Discrete Mathematics

Linear Programming

Assignment Models

Graph Theory and Critical Path Analysis

Logic and Boolean Algebra

AM 2.1Probability and Distributions Probability

Discrete Random Variables

Continuous Random Variables

2-test

AM 2.3Particle Mechanics Coplanar Forces and Equilibrium

Kinematics and Dynamics

Projectiles

Work, Energy and Power

No more than one Unit from Nos. 7 - 13

7 Unit

1


Physical Quantities

SI Units

Motion

Effects of Forces



Harmonic Motion

Properties of Waves

Physics of the Ear and Eye



Thermal Properties

Heat Transfer




8 Unit

2



Electrical Circuits

Electric Fields

Capacitors

Magnetic Forces




Transducers


Logic Gates


35/70

NO




Atomic Structure


Radioactivity

9 Unit

1

Computer Science CSC 1.1COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION

Hardware components


Data representation

CSC 1.2PROBLEM-SOLVING WITH COMPUTERS




CSC 1.3PROGRAMMING


Use of assemblers, compilers, virtual machines andinterpreters





10 Unit

2

Computer ScienceCSC 2.1 DATASTRUCTURES






CSC 2.2 SOFTWAREENGINEERING



Life Cycle Models


SDLC

CSC 2.3 OPERATINGSYSTEMSANDCOMPUTER

NETWORKS



Networked, client-server and distributed network

systems

Network devices

11 Unit

1

Information

Technology


TECHNOLOGY






36/70

NO








problems


organization


organizations


12 Unit

1

Chemistry CH 1.1Fundamentals in Chemistry



The Mole Concept

Redox Reactions Kinetic Theory

Energetics


Rates of Reactions



Buffers and pH

Solubility Product

Redox Equilibria



Group II Elements

Group IV Elements

Group VII Elements



13 Unit

2

Chemistry CH 2.1The Chemistry of Carbon Compounds




Macromolecules








Mass Spectrometry


Phase Separations


37/70

NO




Aluminium

Crude Oil

Ammonia

Ethanol

Sulphuric Acid

Water

The Atmosphere

Solid Waste


38/70

Modern Languages

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Modern Languages.)

NO


1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)

















Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language











39/70

NO


3 Unit

1

Spanish

(Compulsory)

SP 1.1 El individuo, la familia y la vida diaria



4 Unit

2

Spanish

(Compulsory)

SP 2.1 Las actualidades

SP 2.2 La ciencia y la tecnologa

SP 2.3 La industria, el comercio y los asuntos econmicos

5 Unit

1

French

(Compulsory)

FR 1.1 Lindividu, la famille et la vie journalire



6 Unit

2

French

(Compulsory)

FR 2.1 Lactualit

FR 2.2 La science et la technologie

FR 2.3 Lindustrie, le commerce et lconomie


7 Unit

1

Literatures in

English

LE 1.1DRAMA: Shakespearean


Features of drama


Literary context


LE 1.2POETRY: British, American and Postcolonial

Elements of poetry


Point of view

Forms of poetry

Literary context


LE 1.3PROSE FICTION: Caribbean and

British/American/Postcolonial




Types of fiction

Literary context

The views of different critics.


40/70

NO


8 Unit

2

Literatures in

English

LE 2.1DRAMA: Shakespearean and Non-Shakespearean


Features of drama


Literary context


LE 2.2POETRY: Caribbean

Elements of poetry


Point of view

Forms of poetry

Literary context


LE 2.3PROSE FICTION: British, American and Postcolonial




Types of fiction

Literary context


9 Unit

1

Sociology SY 1.1 Sociology, Culture and Identity

The Sociological Perspective

Culture and Identity

SY 1.2 Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education

Family

Religion

Education

SY 1.3 Social Stratification and Social Mobility

Concepts of Stratification in a Comparative Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives

Education, Equality and Social Mobility

Changing Patterns of Caribbean Stratification

Education and Gender

10 Unit

1

Management of

Business

MB

1.1Business and its Environment




Impact of Trade Liberalisation and Globalisation

Decision Making

MB1.2

The Management of People The Applications of the Functions of Management




Human Resource Management


41/70

NO


MB

1.3Business Finance and Accounting Use of Accounting Information



Budgetary Accounting Major Accounting Concepts

11 Unit

2

Management of

Business

MB

2.1Production and Operations Management






MB

2.2Fundamentals of Marketing




Pricing Strategy

The Environment of Markets

MB

2.3Small Business Management





Small Businesses

Agencies that Assist Small Businesses

Types of Assistance Offered to Small Businesses

12 Unit

1

History HY 1.1 Indigenous Societies

Social, Economic and Political Activities

Atlantic Connections

HY 1.2 Slave Systems: Character and Dismantlement

Experiences and Strategies of Survival of Enslaved

Peoples

Disintegration of Slave Systems

HY 1.3 Freedom in Action

Transformations in Caribbean Societies to 1900

Nationalism and Nation Building


42/70

NO


13 Unit

2

History HY 2.1 Atlantic World: Interactions

Atlantic Settlements to 1800

Atlantic Revolutions and Independence Movements to

1800

HY 2.2 Atlantic Development: Identity and Industry

Industrial Revolutions and Colonialism

American Nationhood and Development

HY 2.3 International Relations: Conflict and Liberation

Global Conflict and Totalitarianism

Decolonisation and Liberation


43/70

Natural Sciences

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Natural Sciences.)

NO


1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)

















Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language











44/70

NO


At least four Units from Nos. 3 8

3 Unit1


Physical Quantities

SI Units Motion

Effects of Forces



Harmonic Motion

Properties of Wave

Physics of the Ear and Eye



Thermal Properties

Heat Transfer




4 Unit

2



Electrical Circuits

Electric Fields

Capacitors

Magnetic Forces




Transducers


Logic Gates



Atomic Structure


Radioactivity

5 Unit

1

Chemistry CH 1.1Fundamentals in Chemistry



The Mole Concept

Redox Reactions

Kinetic Theory

Energetics


45/70

NO



Rates of Reactions



Buffers and pH

Solubility Product

Redox Equilibria



Group II Elements

Group IV Elements

Group VII Elements



6 Unit

2

ChemistryCH 2.1 The Chemistry of Carbon Compounds




Macromolecules








Mass Spectrometry


Phase Separations



Aluminium

Crude Oil

Ammonia

Ethanol

Sulphuric Acid

Water

The Atmosphere

Solid Waste

7 Unit

1

BiologyBY 1.1 Cell and Molecular Biology

Aspects of Biochemistry

Cell Structure

Membrane Structure and Function

Enzymes

BY 1.2 Genetics, Variation and Natural Selection







46/70

NO



Asexual Reproduction and Vegetative Propagation

Sexual Reproduction in the Flowering Plant

Sexual Reproduction in Humans

8 Unit

2

Biology BY 2.1 Bioenergetics

Photosynthesis and ATP Synthesis

Cellular Respiration and ATP Synthesis

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling

Ecological Systems, Biodiversity and Conservations

BY 2.2 Biosystems Maintenance

The Uptake and Transport of Water and Minerals

Transport in the Phloem

The Circulatory System of Mammals

Homeostasis and Hormonal Action

The Kidney, Excretion and Osmoregulation

Nervous Co-ordination

BY 2.3 Applications of Biology

Health and Disease

Immunology

Social and Preventative Medicine

Substance Abuse

No more than one Unit from Nos. 9 - 12

9 Unit

1

Pure MathematicsMA 1.1 Basic Algebra and Functions




Functions



Inequalities

MA 1.2 Trigonometry andPlane Geometry


angles will be assumed to be in radians unless

otherwise stated)


Vectors

MA 1.3 Calculus I

Limits

Differentiation I

Integration I


47/70

NO


10 Unit

2

Pure MathematicsMA 2.1 Calculus II

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Differentiation II

Integration II

MA 2.2 Sequences, Series and Approximations

Sequences

Series

The Binomial Theorem

Errors

Roots of Equations

MA 2.3 Counting, Matrices and Complex Numbers

Counting

Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations

Complex Numbers

11 Unit1

Computer ScienceCSC 1.1 Computer Architecture and Organization

Hardware components


Data representation


CSC 1.2 Problem-Solving With Computers




Develop algorithms from case problems

CSC 1.3 Programming



interpreters






48/70

NO


12 Unit

2

Computer Science CSC 2.1 Data Structures






CSC 2.2 Software Engineering



Life Cycle Models


SDLC

CASE tools and techniques

CSC 2.3 Operating Systems and Computer Networks



Networked, client-server and distributed networksystems

Network devices

Transmission media

Protocols


49/70

Technical Studies

(Seven Units must be completed for the award of the Associate Degree in Technical Studies.)

NO


1 Unit

1

Caribbean Studies

(Compulsory)

















Caribbean










2 Unit

1

Communication

Studies

(Compulsory)








Defining Language











50/70

NO



3 Unit

1

Geometrical and

MechanicalEngineering

Drawing

GME

1.1

Plane Geometry

Conic Sections and Loci Centroids

Cams

Computer-Aided Drawing

GME

1.2Solid Geometry

Pictorial Projections

Orthographic Projections

Auxiliary Views

Intersection of Solids

Surface Development

Helix


GME

1.3Engineering Drawing

Assembly Drawing

Working Drawings

Detailed Drawing

Free-Hand Sketching

Design


4 Unit2

Geometrical andMechanical

Engineering

Drawing

GME2.1

Mechanics of Machines

System of Forces by Graphical Methods

Gears

Skew Lines


GME

2.2Engineering Materials and Processes

Materials

Manufacturing Processes

Bearings

Bushings

Lubrication

Seals


GME

2.3Engineering Design Elements

Transmission of Motion and Power

Design Details

Design Principles

Design Process


5 Unit

1

Electrical and

Electronic

Technology

EEC 1.1 DC Circuit Theory

DC Theory

Electrostatics

Inductance


51/70

NO


EEC 1.2 Analogue Electronics and Communications

Semi-conductor Diodes

Bipolar Junction Transistor


Electromagnetic (EM) Waves Modulation

EEC 1.3 Introduction to Power Systems

Electromagnetism

DC Rotating Equipment

Introduction to Power Supply Protection

Introduction to SCADA Systems

6 Unit

2

Electrical and

Electronic

Technology

EEC 2.1 AC Circuit Theory

AC Theory

Impedance and Reactance

Filters

EEC 2.2 Digital Electronics and Data Communications

Electronic Switches

Combinational Logic

Sequential Logic

Memory Circuits and Converters

Data Communications

EEC 2.3 Introduction to AC Machines

Transformers

Synchronous Rotating Generators

Induction Motor

7 Unit

1

Art and Design AD 1.1 Cultural Studies

Art History with Specific Reference to the Caribbean

Caribbean Heritage

Critical Studies - comprising methodologies of art,

criticism, aesthetic theories and contemporary aesthetic

issues

AD 1.2 Two-Dimensional Art and Design





Techniques

AD 1.3 Three-Dimensional Art and Design





Techniques


52/70

NO


8 Unit

2

Art and Design AD 2.1 Design



Exploration of Appropriate Techniques

Artistic and Historical Use of Media and Techniques

AD 2.2 Applied Arts

Ceramics

Printmaking

Textiles

AD 2.3 Creative Projects



Exploration of Techniques

Artistic and Historical Origins of Creative Media

Projects and Perspectives

9 Unit

1

Food and Nutrition FN 1.1 Principles of Nutrition and Health

Eating Behaviour

How Food Nourishes the Body

Dietary Guides and Nutrition Standards

Food and Nutrient Requirements

Feeding the child during the first year of life

Nutritional Status of Children

Nutrition-Related Disorders

Reliable sources of Nutrition Information

FN 1.2 Food Selection and Meal Planning

Meal Plans and Meal Patterns

Food Guide Systems Available for Meal Planning

Major Nutrients in each category of the Six Food

Groups

Chemically and Genetically Engineered Foods

Meal Planning

Food Labeling

Storage and Handling of Food

Nutrient Conservation

FN 1.3 Food Preparation and Service: Principles and Methods

Kitchen Planning

Scientific Principles Underlying Food PreparationMethods

Knife Skills

Food Preparation

Garnishes

Basic Food Service

Recipe Modification and Conversion

Sensory Evaluation of Food Products


53/70

NO


10 Unit

2

Food and Nutrition FN 2.1 Caribbean Food ways and Food systems

Factors Influencing Food Choices and Practices

Factors Influencing Caribbean Food Patterns

Indigenous Caribbean Foods and Dishes

Tools and Equipment used in Cooking IndigenousCaribbean Dishes

Food Systems in the Caribbean Food Hygiene Sanitation

Food and Nutrition Standards

Factors to be considered before, during and after

Disasters

FN 2.2 Food Science and Technology

Constituents of Food

Food Additives

Food Processing and Preservation

Food and Nutrition Labelling

Food Merchandising

FN 2.3 Food Preparation and Service: Large Quantity and

Commercial

Meal Planning

Menu Planning

Costing: Budgeting and Control

Portion Control in Preparation and Serving Food in

Large Quantity

Safety and sanitation in Quantity Food Preparation and

Service

Preparing, Cooking and Serving Various Dishes and

Meals


54/70

NO


No more than three Units from Nos. 11 26

11 Unit

1

Information

Technology


TECHNOLOGY

Characteristics of data and information Information Processing









problems

The role of information in fulfilling the goals of anorganization


organizations


12 Unit

1

Computer ScienceCSC 1.1 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION

Hardware components


Data representation


CSC 1.2 PROBLEM-SOLVING WITH COMPUTERS




Develop algorithms from case problems

CSC 1.3 PROGRAMMING



interpreters



Structured decom osition

13 Unit

2

Computer Science CSC 2.1 DATASTRUCTURES



Perform basic operations on standard ADTs Implement basic ADTs using one-dimensional arrays


CSC 2.2 SOFTWAREENGINEERING



Life Cycle Models


SDLC


55/70


56/70

NO


BY 1.2Genetics, Variation and Natural Selection







Asexual Reproduc

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