Science & Engineering Foundation factsheet

Section 2: Science & Engineering Foundation at Kings

Exceptionally small classes

• There are only 8 to 12 students per class at Kings.
• This means plenty of one-to-one contact with your teacher.

Practical, real-life experience

You find that your learning come alive on the Science and Engineering Foundation.

Educational visits are built into the structure of the programme.

Recent visits have included:

• Google Science Fair
  
• Oxford University laboratory visit
  
• The Royal Society Summer Science exhibition
  
• BMW Factory
  
• Big Bang London
  
• The Engineer and Science Show

Section 3: Course structure and content

Core subjects

These give you the vital platform you need to acquire subject specific knowledge and will be taught across the whole academic year.

• Communications and Study Skills
• Data Handling and Information Technology

Science and Engineering modules

Maths (compulsory)

Term 1

• Basic Algebra and Quadratic Functions
  
• Equations and Inequalities
• Coordinate Geometry
  
• Curve Sketching
• Binomial Theorem
  
• More Algebra and Functions
  
• Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
  
• Sequences and Series
  
• Trigonometric Identities and Equations
  
• Vectors

Term 2

• Differentiation 1
  
• Integration 1
  
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  
• Algebraic Functions and Partial Fractions
  
• Sequences and Series
  
• Radian Measure

Term 3

• Trigonometry
  
• Further Trigonometric Identities
  
• Differentiation 2
  
• Integration 2

Mechanics in Term 3

• Modelling
  
• Constant acceleration
  
• Forces and Motion
  
• Variable acceleration
  
• Moments
  
• Forces and friction
  
• Application of forces

Additional modules (elective)

Depending on your intended degree, choose three from:

• Biology
  
• Chemistry
  
• Physics
  
• Further Maths