Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations

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70 Appendix 5: Additional information Cambridge Pre-U Draft Guided Learning Hours It is intended that each Principal subject should be delivered through 380 hours of guided learning. This is a notional measure of the substance of the qualification. It includes an estimate of the time that might be allocated to direct teaching or instruction, together with other structured learning time such as directed assignments or supported individual study and practice. It excludes learner-initiated private study. Certification Title This qualification is shown on a certificate as: • Cambridge International Level 3 Pre-U Certificate in Biology The qualification is accredited at Level 3 of the UK National Qualifications Framework and provides a solid grounding for candidates to pursue a variety of progression pathways. Classification Code for UK Centres In the UK, every syllabus is assigned to a national classification code that indicates the subject area to which it belongs. UK Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables. The classification code for this syllabus is 1010. Language This syllabus and the associated assessment materials are available currently in English only. Procedures and Regulations This syllabus complies with the CIE Code of Practice and The Statutory Regulation of External Qualifications 2004. Further information about the administration of Cambridge Pre-U qualifications can be found in the CIE Handbook for Centres available from CIE Publications or by contacting international@cie.org.uk Spiritual, Moral, Ethical, Social, Legislative, Economic and Cultural Issues The syllabus provides a number of areas in which candidates may appreciate the moral, social, ethical, economic and cultural issues surrounding biotechnological industries, biological research and conservation both on a local and on a global scale. It is expected that candidates will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the molecular and life science workings of the world around them. There are no legislative issues in this syllabus. Health and Safety Issues The following Health and Safety Issues feature in this syllabus: • safe practice in laboratories; • issues associated with the impact of biotechnological industry and environmental research. Health and safety issues are covered in Appendix 1.
Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus Environmental Education and Sustainable Development Aspects of environmental education and sustainable development occur in relation to reducing the impact of Biotechnology/Gene Technology and Organisms in the Environment/Evolutionary and Conservation Ecology. Aspects of environmental education and sustainable development are covered throughout the syllabus. European and International Dimension There are opportunities in this syllabus to investigate local, national and international contributions to the subject field and to appreciate the global significance and impact of Biology. Avoidance of Bias CIE has taken great care in the preparation of this syllabus and assessment materials to avoid bias of any kind. Key skills This syllabus provides opportunities for the development of the Key Skills of Communication, Application of Number, Information Technology, Working with Others, Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem Solving at Level 3. However, the extent to which this evidence fulfils the Key Skills criteria at this level will be totally dependent on the style of teaching and learning adopted for each section. The following table indicates where opportunities may exist for at least some coverage of the various Key Skills criteria at Level 3 for each section. Section Communication Application of Number IT Working with Others Improving own Learning and Performance Problem Solving 1 2 3 4 5 71
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