I. Program Plan (2008-2011)
Aims:
- To stretch students’ ability in self-learning and strengthen the confidence in learning Biology with English as medium
- To broaden students’ vision
- To develop students’ a critical and inquiring mind.
Objectives:
- Establish constructive self-learning habits
- To broaden students’ vision and develop their critical thinking abilities
- Strengthen the confidence in learning Biology with English as medium
II. New Senior Secondary
Learning scope
The curriculum consists of compulsory and elective parts.
- The compulsory part covers a range of content that enables students to develop understanding of fundamental biological principles and concepts, and the scientific process skills. There are four topics in the compulsory part – Cells and Molecules of Life, Genetics and Evolution, Organisms and Environment, and Health and Diseases.
- The elective part is designed to cater for the diverse interests, abilities and needs of students. It aims to provide an in-depth treatment of some of the topics in the compulsory part, an application of essential knowledge and concepts, or an extension of certain areas of study. There are four topics in the elective part – Human Physiology: Regulation and Control, Applied Ecology, Microorganisms and Humans, and Biotechnology. Students are required to study any two out of the four topics.
Learning activities
There is a wide range of activities, such as discussion, debate, practical work, projects & investigations, visits and seminars to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes.
Career prospect
Job opportunities include medical service in hospitals & private clinics, administration,education, biomedical research, biotechnology experts in industry, and environment-related positions in both Government and the private sector