Objectives:
- To nurture curiosity and interest in learning Biology while showing respect to the environment and living things.
- To acknowledge the nature of science and how Biology is related to other aspects of science.
- To equip students with various skills, critical thinking and creativity with regards to scientific investigation.
- To enable students to communicate and share views of Biology-related issues.
- To identify the significance of Biology to society, morality, economy, environment and technology development, enable students to make wise judgments and decisions.
- To foster civic consciousness and contribute to the well-beings of individuals and society.
Syllabus:
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Compulsory part
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Elective part
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Cells and Molecules of Life
- Molecules of life
- Cellular organisation
- Movement of substances across membrane
- Cell cycle and division
- Cellular energetics
Genetics and Evolution
- Basic genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Biodiversity and evolution
Organisms and Environment
- Essential life processes in plants
- Essential life processes in animals
- Reproduction, growth and development
- Coordination and response
- Homeostasis
- Ecosystems
Health and Diseases
- Personal health
- Diseases
- Body defence mechanisms
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Human Physiology: Regulation and Control
- Regulation of water content (osmoregulation)
- Regulation of body temperature
- Regulation of gas content in blood
- Hormonal control of reproductive cycle
Applied Ecology
- Human impact on the environment
- Pollution control
- Conservation
- Global issues
Microorganisms and Humans
- Microbiology
- Use of microorganisms
- Microbial genetics
- Harmful effects of microorganisms
Biotechnology
- Techniques in modern biotechnology
- Applications in biotechnology
- Bioethics
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Subject Prospects:
- University departments with biology as specific subject requirements: Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Chinese Medicine, Science/Applied Science, Molecular Biotechnology, Sport Science and Recreation Management
- Departments that require biology as a necessary subject: Speech and Hearing Sciences
- University colleges / departments can be applied: School of Business, Faculty of Science, Health and Nursing, Social Sciences.
DSE Assessment Method:
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Component
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Outline
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Proportion
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Time
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Public Examination
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Paper 1: Compulsory part of the curriculum
Paper 2: Elective part of the curriculum
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60%
20%
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2 hours 30 minutes
1 hour
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School-based Assessment (SBA)
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Experiment-related assignments and non-experiment-related assignments
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20%
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Should I take Biology? Any abilities needed?
If you have good grades in Secondary 3 science subjects and are suitable for the following teaching modes, you are welcome to choose Biology.
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Direct Teaching
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Interactive Teaching
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Personal Investigation
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Group Investigation
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Co-construction
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•Explain
•Demonstration
•Play video
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•Questioning
•Class or group discussion
•Visit
•Application of information technology and multimedia teaching materials
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•Create concept maps
•Learn from reading
•Data collection
•Construct study journals / notes
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•Problem solving activities
•Scientific inquiry
•Experimental activities
•Simulations and Models
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•Forum
•Role play
•Debate
•Project study
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Which subjects can be taken together to create synergies and achieve better grades?
Chemistry / Physics