Topics covered through Blen

This course covers 6 core and 5 additional higher level topics as below.

01. Cell Biology
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02. Molecular Biology
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03. Genetics
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04. Ecology
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05. Evolution and Biodiversity
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06. Human Physiology
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07. Nucleic Acids
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08. Metabolism, Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
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09. Plant Biology
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10. Genetics and Evolution
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11. Animal Physiology
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Assessment at a Glance

Demonstrate knowledge and application of scientific facts, concepts, and terms; experiment with and investigate methods and techniques of presenting scientific information.

Type of assessment
Format of assessment
Time (hours)
Weighting of
final grade (%)
External
Time (hours)
4.5
Weighting of final grade (%)
80
Type of assessment
Paper 1
Format of assessment

40 multiple-choice questions

Time (hours)
1
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Type of assessment
Paper 2
Format of assessment

Data-based, short answer and extended response questions

Time (hours)
2.25
Weighting of final grade (%)
36
Type of assessment
Paper 3
Format of assessment

Data-based, short answer and extended response questions

Time (hours)
1.25
Weighting of final grade (%)
24
Internal
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Type of assessment
Individual investigation
Format of assessment

Investigation and write-up of 6 to 12 pages

Time (hours)
Weighting of final grade (%)
20