International Science Foundation ProgrammeReading List

There is no set pre-course reading for the science foundation modules; it is however a good idea to revise maths, physics, chemistry, biology, or economics that you have studied before and if possible start to look at the suggested reading material (see below).

Please see the information below for ‘Required textbooks’ which you will need to have access to on your course, as well as lists of other ‘Recommended textbooks’.

You could also look at science A-level revision guides or practice tests (eg AQA or Edexcel) for an idea on the content and the level of the science, business, and economics modules.

Recommended textbooks
Bailey, S (2006) Academic Writing
Campbell, C (2007) English for Academic Study
McCarthy , M & O’Dell, F (2008) Academic Vocabulary in Use
Oshima, A & Hogue, A (2006) Writing Academic English
Porter, D (2003) Check your Vocabulary for Academic English
Vince, M (2004) Advanced Language Practice / Useful Websites



Academic English Textbooks

Recommended textbooks
Alberts, B. et al. (eds) (2008) Molecular Biology of the cell, 5th edition. Abingdon: Garland Science. (88 copies in New Hunt’s House (NHH), Location QH581 ALB).
Belk, C. & Maier, V.B. (2013) Biology: Science for Life with Physiology 4th Edn. Harlow: Pearson Education. ISBN: 0321807103.
Campbell, S. (2013) Essential Biology 5th Edn. Harlow: Pearson Education. ISBN: 0321807294.
Clegg, C.J. and Mackean D.G. (2000) Advanced Biology: Principles & Applications. London: John Murray. FWB QH 308.2 CLE (6 copies). ISBN: 0719576709.
Raven P. H., Johnson G. B., Losos J. B. and Singer S. R. Biology 7th Edn. (2005) Library: FWB QH308.2 RAV (11 copies). ISBN: 0072437316. / Useful websites



Biology Textbooks

Chemistry Textbooks

Required textbooks
Atkins P. & Jones L. Chemical Principles 3rd Edn. (2005)
Library: FWB QD33.2 ATK (10 copies)
Recommended textbooks
Hill J.W., Petrucci R.H., McGreary T.W. & Perry S.S. General Chemistry 4th Edn. (2005) Library: FWB QD31.2 HIL ISBN: 0131271806 (10 copies)
Houscroft C. & Constable E. Chemistry (2002)
Library: FWB QD31.2 HOU ISBN: 0130869244 (6 copies) / Useful websites



Maths Textbooks

Required textbooks
L. Bostock and S. Chandler “Core Maths for Advanced Level” 3rd Edition, Nelson Thornes (2000) ISBN-13: 978-0748755097, ISBN-10: 0748755098
Recommended textbooks
Neill, H & Quadling, D (2005), Cambridge Advanced Mathematics: Core 1 &2, Cambridge University Press
Neill, H & Quadling, D (2005), Cambridge Advanced Mathematics: Core 3 & 4, Cambridge University Press

Physics Textbooks

Required textbooks
James S. Walker “Physics” (International Edition)3rd Edition, Pearson Education International (2007) ISBN-13: 978-0132270199, ISBN-10: 0132270196
Recommended textbooks
K. Johnson, S. Hewett, S. Holt, J. Miller, “Advanced Physics for you”, Nelson Thornes Ltd. [ISBN 0 7487 5296 X ]

Business Textbooks

Required textbooks
Hall, D. et al. (latest edition) Business Studies,Causeway Press
Newspaper and Magazine Articles
The Times
The Financial Times
The Economist / Journals
Business Review
Economic Review (Philip Allan Publications)
Business History

Economics Textbooks

Required textbooks
Sloman, J., (20039) Essentials of Economics (fifth edition), Pearson, Harlow, Essex.Prentice Hall.
Recommended textbooks
Anderton, A., (2008) Economics (fifth edition), Causeway Pearson, Harlow, Essex.
Bamford, C. & Grant, S. (2010) Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics (2ndedition), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Begg, D., Fischer, S. & Dornbusch, R., (20085) Economics (ninth edition), McGraw HillEducation, Maidenhead, UK / Dictionaries
Bancock, G. et al (eds) (2004) Penguin Dictionary of Economics, London
Rutherford, D. (2002) Routeledge Dictionary of Economics (2nd edition), Routledge, London
Useful Websites