Introduction to the Biology Part of NSS Science Combined Approach

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Introduction to the Biology Part of NSS Science
(Combined Approach)

• 15 JUNE 2005

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Structure 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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Time Allocation

• Cells and Molecules of Life 20hrs
• Genetics and Evolution 25hrs
• Organisms and Environment 65hrs
• Health, Defence and Diseases 15hrs
• Scientific Investigations 10hrs
• Total 135 hrs

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Part 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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II Genetics and Evolution

• Basic genetics
• Molecular genetics
• Biodiversity and evolution

Topics not included Gene expression, Mutation,
Mechanism of evolution
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III 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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III Organisms and Environment

• IIIB Interacting with the Environment
• Coordination and Response
• Homeostasis
• Ecology

Topics not included Movement in humans
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IV Health, Defence and Diseases

• Personal health
• Body defence mechanisms
• Diseases

Topics not included Non-infectious diseases
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Public 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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