Pre-Science (N1) Brochure

WELCOME TO THE

PRE-SCIENCE (N1)
PROGRAMME

The University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine Campus

Introduction

Jump start your career in Science & Technology, Engineering, Medical
Sciences, Agriculture or Law with the Pre-Science (N1) Programme in
the Faculty of Science and Technology, UWI St. Augustine Campus.

This Programme offers an opportunity to improve your (CXC) CAPE or
‘A’ Level examination grades in Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Mathematics and Physics and to educate students to the
equivalent CAPE (CXC) and GCE A’ Level benchmark which is a
matriculation requirement for entry into the UWI.

The Pre-Science Programme seeks to reinforce the student’s
understanding of fundamental concepts and provide a theoretical and
practical foundation in the respective disciplines.

Applicants are required to have passed the science subjects at (CXC)
CSEC to pursue the corresponding course in the N1 Programme.
Alternatively, those without science subjects at (CXC) CSEC can
pursue N1 Computer Science and Mathematics.

Upon successful completion of the 1-year Full-Time Programme you
can then pursue a full Degree from the Faculty of Science &
Technology, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Medical
Sciences, the Faculty of Food & Agriculture or the Faculty of Law*.

*Conditions Apply
The Pre-Science Programme is GATE Approved

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five (5) CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I-III)
+

OR

GCE O’ Level subjects including Mathematics, English Language and
any of the following: Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

OR

Two (2) (CXC) CAPE/GCE A’ Level subjects including Chemistry,
Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

+Grade III accepted from 1998

Biology

This Programme offers an opportunity to improve your (CXC)
CAPE or ‘A’ Level examination grades in Biology, Chemistry,
Computer Science, MThis course lays the foundational studies
in biological sciences and provides students with a working
knowledge of fundamental biological concepts and scientific
processes. Knowledge of CSEC (or equivalent) Biology and
Chemistry is presumed.

Biology education is integral to an understanding of our
physical world and informs our decision making processes on
social, economic and political matters.

The courses are an introduction to the biological concepts and
principles of both the Plant and Animal Kingdoms, structures,
systems, ecology and interactions.

Chemistry

The Preliminary Chemistry course is designed to deepen and
develop student understanding of chemistry principles to
enable a smooth transition to University level chemistry.

The course is centred on three main themes:

1.Chemical elements are the fundamental building
materials of matter

2.Chemical and physical properties of materials can be
explained by the structure and arrangement of
atoms, ions and molecules and the forces between
them and

3.Changes in matter involve the rearrangement and/or
reorganization of atoms and/or the transfer of
electrons.

Computer Science

Computer Science exposes students to the fundamental nature
of computing by discussing the internal hardware components
of a computer and explaining how to manipulate these
components through computer programs to achieve a particular
task.

The course focusses on problem-solving, designing algorithms,
and implementing algorithms using suitable programming
language.

Mathematics

The course demonstrates Mathematics as a powerful tool for
solving practical problems, combining logic and precision with
intuition and imagination.

Our Programme aims to remove the fear associated with the
understanding of Complex Numbers, Analysis and Matrices
and application of theorems such as Algebra, Geometry and
Calculus.

The application of mathematical reasoning is a fundamental
and necessary skill to acquire.

Physics

Understanding Physics is crucial to the study of all sciences. It
is the study of matter, energy, space and time and therefore
enables an understanding of the world.

This course is designed to provide the CSEC student with a
preliminary introduction to Physics at the University level.

The courses focus on Mechanics, Heat, Waves and Sound.
Through in-class discussions, problem-solving and practical
sessions, the student improves their ability to reason and solve
challenging situations in the physical world using basic
principles

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Pre-Science (N1) Courses Semester I

Course Code Course Tiltle
BIOL 0100 N1 Biology I
CHEM 0100 N1 Chemistry I
COMP 0100 N1 Computer Science I
MATH 0100 N1 Mathematics I
PHYS 0100 N1 Physics I

Pre-Science (N1) Courses Semester II

Course Code Course Tiltle

BIOL 0200 N1 Biology II

CHEM 0200 N1 Chemistry II
COMP 0200 N1 Computer Science II
MATH 0200
PHYS 0200 N1 Mathematics II
N1 Physics II

For More Information

Pre-Science (N1) Programme

Faculty of Science and Technology
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Ms. Afiya Jules, Coordinator
Tel.: (868) 662-2002 | Ext. 84474

[email protected]

Mr. Keron Brache, Clerical Assistant
Tel.: (868) 662-2002 | Ext. 84505
[email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/pre-science-n1