Red Blood Cell and Level Biology
Syllabus
Cambridge O Level Biology Syllabus code 5090 For examination in June and November 2011
Note for Exams Officers: Before making Final Entries, please check availability of the codes for the components and options in the E3 booklet (titled “Procedures for the Submission of Entries”) relevant to the exam session. Please note that component and option codes are subject to change.
Contents
Cambridge O Level Biology Syllabus code 5090
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge? 1.2 Why choose Cambridge O Level Biology? 1.3 How can I find out more?
2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 4 3. Syllabus aims and assessment ....................................................... 5
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Aims Assessment objectives Weighting of the Assessment objectives Exam combinations Conventions
4. Curriculum content .......................................................................... 9 5. Laboratory equipment ................................................................... 24 6. Appendix ....................................................................................... 27
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Paper 3: Practical test Paper 6: Alternative to practical Glossary of terms used in science papers Resource list
Cambridge O Level Biology 5090. For examination in June and November 2011. © UCLES 2008
1. Introduction
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications. Around 1.5 million students from 150 countries enter Cambridge examinations every year. What makes educators around the world choose Cambridge?
Developed for an international audience
International O Levels have been designed specially for an international audience and are sensitive to the needs of different countries. These
Cambridge O Level Biology Syllabus code 5090 For examination in June and November 2011
Note for Exams Officers: Before making Final Entries, please check availability of the codes for the components and options in the E3 booklet (titled “Procedures for the Submission of Entries”) relevant to the exam session. Please note that component and option codes are subject to change.
Contents
Cambridge O Level Biology Syllabus code 5090
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge? 1.2 Why choose Cambridge O Level Biology? 1.3 How can I find out more?
2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 4 3. Syllabus aims and assessment ....................................................... 5
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Aims Assessment objectives Weighting of the Assessment objectives Exam combinations Conventions
4. Curriculum content .......................................................................... 9 5. Laboratory equipment ................................................................... 24 6. Appendix ....................................................................................... 27
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Paper 3: Practical test Paper 6: Alternative to practical Glossary of terms used in science papers Resource list
Cambridge O Level Biology 5090. For examination in June and November 2011. © UCLES 2008
1. Introduction
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications. Around 1.5 million students from 150 countries enter Cambridge examinations every year. What makes educators around the world choose Cambridge?
Developed for an international audience
International O Levels have been designed specially for an international audience and are sensitive to the needs of different countries. These