NSS Biology Curriculum

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NSS Biology Curriculum
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NSS Biology Curriculum Structure and Time
Allocation
Compulsory Part (180 hours)
Elective Part (50 hours)
Investigative Study (20 hours)
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Compulsory Part

1. Cells and Molecules of Life
2. Genetics and Evolution
3. Organisms and Environment
4. Health and Disease

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Elective Part

1. Human Physiology
2. Applied Ecology
3. Micro-organisms and Man
4. Biotechnology

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Study of Human Body Structures and Functions
Human Blood Circulatory System
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Study of Plant Structures and Functions
Leaf structure
Flower structure
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Study of Human and Environment
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Recent development of Biotechnology
DNA and medicines
DNA fingerprinting technology
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Assessment
Component Content Weighting Time
Written Exam Paper 1 Compulsory Part 60 2.5 hours
Written Exam Paper 2 Elective Part 20 1 hour
SBA Practical related tasks 20 continuous assessment (F.5 6)
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SBA
Design and Conduct Investigation
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Writing up report
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Dissection Experiment
Rat dissection
Pigs heart dissection
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Making biological drawing
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Field- Studies
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Science-Technology-Society-Environment Connections

• Relate scientific knowledge acquired to everyday
  life.

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2012 HKDSE Biology Practice Paper
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