Title: Introduction to the Biology Part of NSS Science Combined Approach
1Introduction to the Biology Part of NSS Science
(Combined Approach)
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3Structure of the NSS Science Curriculum
Combined Mode
- The curriculum consists of three parts
- Part 1 Physics
- Part 2 Chemistry
- Part 3 Biology
- Students can choose any two parts to form a basis
of study
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4Time Allocation
- Cells and Molecules of Life 20hrs
- Genetics and Evolution 25hrs
- Organisms and Environment 65hrs
- Health, Defence and Diseases 15hrs
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- Scientific Investigations 10hrs
- Total 135 hrs
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5Part 3 Biology1. Cells and Molecules of Life
- Molecules of life
- Cellular organisation
- Movement of substances across membrane
- Cell cycle and division
- Cellular energetics
Topics not included Photosynthesis, Respiration
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6II Genetics and Evolution
- Basic genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Biodiversity and evolution
Topics not included Gene expression, Mutation,
Mechanism of evolution
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7III Organisms and Environment
- IIIA Essential Life Processes
- Essential life processes in plants
- Essential life processes in humans
Topics not included c. Reproduction, growth and
development
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8III Organisms and Environment
- IIIB Interacting with the Environment
- Coordination and Response
- Homeostasis
- Ecology
Topics not included Movement in humans
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9IV Health, Defence and Diseases
- Personal health
- Body defence mechanisms
- Diseases
Topics not included Non-infectious diseases
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13Public Assessment
- Public Examination 80
- Consists of three papers Biology, Chemistry and
Physics papers - Students take two papers
- School-based Assessment 20
- Practical related tasks
- Non-practical related tasks
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