MATSEC SEC Core Science case studies
MATSEC SEC Core Science · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Core Science is a Maltese secondary-school certificate subject examined under the MATSEC system, which appears in the navigation of the University of Malta's official site as a distinct Board alongside Junior College and the Foundation Studies and admissions sections. Candidates typically sit SEC subjects at the end of compulsory secondary schooling, and Core Science is designed for students who need a broad, accessible science qualification rather than a specialised route into a single science at advanced level. The MATSEC SEC Core Science case studies are 5 cases and about 3,184 words.
1Beach water quality after a storm overflow
In late October a seaside town in Malta records 48 mm of rain in six hours. During the storm a nearby pumping station discharges diluted wastewater for about 90 minutes.
655 words, about 3 min2Choosing between rooftop PV and a solar water heater
The Camilleri family in Naxxar uses 3,800 kWh of electricity a year, of which 1,800 kWh heats water in an electric cylinder. Their south-facing roof has 18 m² of usable area.
645 words, about 3 min3A school canteen 'healthy' snack under the policy limit
A secondary school canteen sells a 40 g 'oat and honey' cereal bar and a 330 mL carton of fruit juice as a 'healthy break'. The bar label gives, per bar: energy 780 kJ, protein 4.2 g, carbohydrate 28 g (of which sugars 14 g), fat 6.1 g (of which saturates 3.0 g), fibre 1.8 g, salt 0.25 g.
647 words, about 3 min4Fertiliser runoff and a reservoir fish kill
A reservoir in Malta's rural north supplies irrigation and is a backup drinking-water source. Upstream, a farmer applies 120 kg of nitrogen fertiliser per hectare to a field.
633 words, about 3 min5Restoring a limestone facade in Valletta
A 19th-century house in Valletta has a globigerina limestone facade. Near street level the stone is blackened and crusty; higher up it is powdery and some paint is blistering.
604 words, about 3 min