Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences Foundation
Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences Foundation [1 Year: 3 Terms]
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Introduction
This route leads to many degrees including Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Sciences Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics with Astronomy, Planning and Property Development, Psychology, Sociology, and Sport Sciences. The core modules English Skills 1, English Skills 2, Study Skills, Project Study, and Pure Mathematics equip students with key study skills needed to sustain degree study in these fields.
The route modules build the foundation upon which students can develop their academic interests in specific subjects. There are four major subjects for study in this route namely, Applied & Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
"I am planning to study MPharm at Liverpool John Moores University. I wanted to study at a UK university because education here is much better.
This Foundation course is very interesting and the teachers are helpful to all students. I think they are the best in the UK. At the ISC I also enjoy talking to friends and meeting people from different countries and cultures.
My long term career goal is to become a Pharmacist."
Ghadeer Altaha from Saudi Arabia
International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences
Course key facts
| Course length | 3 terms |
| Tuition fee | £9,300 |
| Entry points | September or January |
| Term dates | September 2010 start: Term 1 - 6 September to 3 December 2010 Term 2 - 10 January to 25 March 2011 Term 3 - 11 April to 17 June 2011 January 2011 start: Term 1 - 10 January to 25 March 2011 Term 2 - 11 April to 17 June 2011 Term 3 - 20 June to 19 August 2011 |
| Entry requirements | See entry requirements section |
| Course structure | 5 core modules and 5 route modules. You take 3 modules per term plus Project Study in the final term. |
| Assessment | End of module/term: a combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays Continuous: a mixture of lecture classes, small group seminar work and directed self-study assessment |
| Progression | On successful completion, you progress to the first year of a Liverpool John Moores University undergraduate degree in selected subject areas. |
Module/subject details
Core modules - [develop study skills that are crucial for degree study]
Foundation English skills 1 - Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively and participate in classroom discourse.
Foundation English skills 2 - Improve the abilities developed in part 1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation.
Study skills in the British environment - Learn to use your study time more effectively, improve your use of, and range of, information sources and develop your research skills in preparation for producing an extended, referenced, academic essay.
Project study - Complete a self-study project on a topic that you will take, in consultation with your tutor, from the academic discipline that you will subsequently study at degree level. This will also include computer (word processing) skills.
Pure mathematics 1 - Understand and interpret straight lines and linear equations, set theory and probability, statistics, linear programming, indices and logarithms and experimental laws.
Route modules - [build the academic foundation for degree study]
You choose between 2 subjects for each module:
Applied mathematics 1 - Vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power.
OR
Chemistry 1 - Formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.
Applied Mathematics 2 - Advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and particle dynamics.
OR
Chemistry 2 - Equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.
Physics 1: properties of matter and waves - Sound, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases and the structure of the atom.
OR
Biology 1: cell biology - Biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.
Physics 2: electricity, electronics and fields - Electrical current and charge, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, gravitational fields, magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields.
OR
Biology 2: physiology - The cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmo-regulation, control and co-ordination and reproduction.
Pure mathematics 2 - Further algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors.
OR
Further studies in Biology and Chemistry - Genetics, ecology and plant biology plus inorganic chemistry, oxidation/reduction reactions
| If you would like to discuss your options in your language of choice, our multi-lingual Student Advisers can be contacted by telephone on +44 (0) 1273 339333. Alternatively, you can enquire or apply online here. |
This foundation route leads to degrees in these fields:
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Physics with Astronomy
- Planning and Property Development
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sport Sciences
