3. In NSS Biology, students are expected to …..

4. show an interest in the study of biology; show respect for all living things & the environment
develop an understanding of biological principles & concepts

5. show an understanding of the application of biological knowledge in daily life
acquire an analytical mind to critically evaluate biology-related issues

6. develop positive values & attitudes towards adopting a healthy lifestyle
recognise the responsibility for conserving, protecting & maintaining the quality of the environment 6

7. Curriculum Emphases Scientific Inquiry STSE Connections
Nature & History of Biology

9. Curriculum
Compulsory Part +
Elective Part

10. Compulsory: Cells & Molecules of Life
Genetics & Evolution
Organisms & Environment
Health & Diseases

11. Electives:
*Human Physiology
*Applied Ecology
Microorganisms & Humans
Biotechnology

12. Examples of interesting topics:
In recent years, dark-coloured sunglasses are in fashion, but some of these sunglasses cannot cut off ultra-violet light.
Suggest why wearing such sunglasses under bright sunlight would be more damaging to the eye than not wearing any sunglasses.

13. Examples of interesting topics:
After a race, athletes would apply some ointment which enhances local blood circulation to relieve muscle fatigue. Explain how the enhanced blood circulation could help the recovery of the muscle from fatigue.

14. Examples of interesting topics:
Identify and explain which DNA sample matches the one collected from the crime scene.

17. Assessment Component Weighting Duration Public Exam 1 Compulsory
2 Elective
60%
20%
2 ½ hours
1 hour
School-based Assessment
(SBA) --

18. Why Choosing Biology?
As a requirement for some university programmes as follows:

19. Hong Kong Baptist University

20. The Chinese University of Hong Kong

21. CUHK

22. CUHK

23. City University of Hong Kong

25. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

26. HKPU

27. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

28. The University of Hong Kong

29. HKU

30. HKU

31. HKU

32. HKU

33. HKU

34. The Hong Kong Institute of Education

35. Useful Links
Curriculum and assessment of NSS Biology

36. Useful Links Subject information

37. Welcome to Biology!!