Biology 1
The Young Biologist
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- plan and implement tests in the laboratory from all the main areas, report on the work with and without digital tools, and point out sources of error in the tests
- carry out a major field study and use scientific methods to gather, chart and research different types of organisms, as well as present the results from the study
- observe and identify species from various biotopes and compare these with respect to common features and variation by using biological systematics
- extract information from biological reports, brochures, newspapers, books and the Internet, and analyze how the information is supported
Cell biology
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of the structure of eukaryotic cells and explain the functions of the various parts of the cells
- explain transport between the cell membrane based on an understanding of passive and active transport mechanisms
- give an account of the structure and reproduction of bacteria and viruses, and relate this to processes in nature, industry and healthcare
Human physiology
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of the structure and function of the central organ system in the body, and discuss causes of diseases associated with lifestyle
- compare the hormonal and nervous systems and explain how these systems are affected by various substances
- give an account of the immune system and other elements of the body’s defence mechanism against infection
- discuss problems associated with organ donations and medical criteria for death
Function and adaptation
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- compare the structure and function of organs in various animal groups, with emphasis on circulation, gaseous exchange and secretion, in the context of adapting to different environments and conditions
- give an account of the main features in the reproduction of plants and animals in the context of the development of life on earth
- explain how plants absorb and transport water and solutions, and discuss how plants can adapt to different environments and conditions
- discuss how external factors affect the growth and development of plants
- explain and substantiate how behaviour as a result of evolution is part of the adaptation to the surroundings
Biological diversity
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- explain what the term biological diversity covers, and discuss issues concerning the responsibility for safeguarding biological diversity locally and globally
- explain how a species is defined and how biological diversity is organized in a taxonomical system
- give an account of variation within and between populations of the same species, and explain what this variation means
- explain how biological diversity is linked with variation in habitat and niches in the ecosystem
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