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RATIONALE

The course provides a broad-based biology experience designed to stimulate interest in a range of applied and vocational areas of biology. The areas selected for study are those of economic, vocational and social importance. Intermediate 1 Biology is intended to broaden the experience of science for those candidates not intending to pursue a career in science and it will also allow candidates who do wish to progress in a biology-related occupation to make informed choices. The course also develops an understanding of the importance of biological issues facing the individual and society. The study of Intermediate 1 Biology contributes to the candidate’s general and vocational education by developing the general attitudes and abilities related to the processes of science, as well as the ability to work both cooperatively and independently, and fosters positive attitudes to
themselves and others.

The course provides opportunities for candidates to acquire:

• knowledge and understanding of biological principles and facts and their applications
• appreciation of the relevance of biology to themselves and to society and industry
• skills in problem solving
• practical abilities associated with biology
• positive attitudes such as being open-minded and being willing to recognise alternative points of view, having an interest in biology, in themselves and their environment, being aware that they can make decisions which affect the well-being of themselves and others, and the quality of their
environment.