4 - Biology SL

Course summary

Why study Biology? Biology is the study of life and living organisms. You will consider how to explain the mechanisms for the functions of life, giving insight into ourselves and our place within the world. You will discuss the ethics of Biological technologies to consider the impact of harnessing our Biological understanding. You will analyse and evaluate the evidence surrounding Biological theories and dogmas, learning that human knowledge is constantly evolving. You will develop understanding and evaluation skills for practical methodologies, equipping you to add to this pool of knowledge through research. Apart from being a subject worthy of study in its own right, Biology is essential for many other courses in higher education, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Psychology and Environmental Science and serves as useful preparation for employment both within these areas and where emphasis is placed on organising and evaluating information. Please see booklet for more details of core topics.