In HKDSE, the biology curriculum is divided into 2 parts : the compulsory and elective parts. The compulsory part covers a range of content for students to develop understanding of fundamental biological principles and concepts. The elective part caters for the diverse interests, abilities and needs of students.
| Compulsory Part |
Sections |
Topics |
1. Cell and Molecules of life
|
| a. |
Molecules of life |
| b. |
Cellular organisation |
| c. |
Movement of substances across membrane |
| d. |
Cell cycle and division |
| e. |
Cellular energetics |
|
2. Genetics and Evolution |
| a.
|
Basic genetics
|
| b. |
Molecular genetics |
| c. |
Biodiversity and evolution |
|
3. Organisms and Environment |
| a. |
Essential life processes in plants |
| b. |
Essential life processes in animals |
| c. |
Reproduction, growth and development |
| d. |
Coordination and response |
| e. |
Homeostasis |
| f. |
Ecosystem |
|
4. Health and Diseases |
| a. |
Personal health |
| b. |
Diseases
|
| c. |
Body defence mechanisms |
|
|
Elective Part
|
Sections
|
Topics
|
1. Human Physiology: Regulation and Control |
|
a.
|
Regulation of water content (osmoregulation) |
|
b.
|
Regulation of body temperature |
|
c.
|
Regulation of gas content in blood |
|
d.
|
Hormonal control of reproductive cycle |
|
2. Applied Ecology |
|
a.
|
Human impact on the environment |
|
b.
|
Pollution control |
| c. |
Conservation |
|
d.
|
Sustainable development |
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