Biology - Separate Science

The aims of the course are to enable the students to:

• learn about the unifying patterns and themes of biology· acquire knowledge and understanding of biological facts, concepts and principles and the skills needed to use them in new and changing situations.
• appreciate the practical nature of biology, developing experimental and investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory technique.
• appreciate the importance of accurate experimental work and reporting as scientific methods
• sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the study of living organisms.
• evaluate, in terms of their biological knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of real-life applications of science, including their everyday, industrial and environmental aspects.
• select, organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions.

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