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IM (Intermediate) Biology provides an insight in science and its relevance to the human condition particularly to candidates having an arts and humanities orientation. It also develops an understanding of biological facts, principles and concepts, and biological principles applicable to everyday life experiences. Further to this, it aims to enable students to appreciate the impact of human activities on the environment, to help students develop a respect for all life forms and a respect for the uniqueness of individual organisms, and to promote an interest in, and enjoyment of, the study of life processes and living organisms.
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IM (Intermediate) exam
The study area IM (Intermediate) Biology is informed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).
The intermediate level syllabus in biology is intended either for candidates who have studied biology at a lower level but who wish to widen their knowledge of the subject, or for those candidates who have never studied biology, but who still feel that a good understanding of the subject may be useful.
At the end of the programme, the student will be able to:
IM (Intermediate) Biology will cover all of the subject’s core syllabus including: Cells and their Functions: The basic nature of life, Cell theory, Prokaryotic cell structure, Eukaryotic cell structure and Membranes, The Chemistry of Life: Atoms, ions and molecules, Water, Biomolecules, Enzymes, DNA structure, Genetics: Chromosomes, genes and alleles, Cell division, DNA replication, Protein synthesis, Mutation and Gene Technology, Ecology: Energy relationships, Populations, Human impact, Evolution and Diversity of Life, and Human Health and Physiology: Digestion and nutrition, Transport systems, Defence against infectious diseases, Gas exchange, Homeostasis, Response to the environment, Reproduction. For a detailed breakdown of what each syllabus entails, click the links below:
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