AS Level Biology

provide, through well-designed studies of experimental and practical biological science, a worthwhile educational experience for all learners, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level.

develop abilities and skills that:are relevant to the study and practice of biological scienceare useful in everyday lifeencourage efficient and safe practiceencourage effective communication using universal scientific conventions.

develop attitudes relevant to biological science such as:a concern for accuracy and precisionobjectivityintegritya spirit of enquiryinitiativeinventiveness

stimulate interest in, and care for, the local and global environment and help learners to understand the need for conservation.

promote an awareness that:scientific theories and methods have developed, and continue to develop, as a result of groups and individuals working together, and that biological science overcomes national boundariesthe study and practice of biology are affected and limited by social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural factorsThe use of information technology is important for communication, as an aid to experiments and as a tool for interpreting experimental and theoretical results.

stimulate learners and create a sustained interest in biology so that the study of the subject is enjoyable and satisfying.