For pupils who are excelling in Curriculum for Excellence up to Fourth Level, National 5 Biology is a good progress for your science career.
Aims
As stated in the SQA Course Specification, the aims of the Course are to enable learners to:
develop and apply knowledge and understanding of biology
develop an understanding of biology’s role in scientific issues and relevant applications of biology, including the impact these could make in society and the environment
develop scientific inquiry and investigative skills
develop scientific analytical thinking skills in a biology context
develop the use of technology, equipment and materials, safely, in practical scientific activities
develop planning skills
develop problem solving skills in a biology context
use and understand scientific literacy, in everyday contexts, to communicate ideas and issues and to make scientifically informed choices
develop the knowledge and skills for more advanced learning in biology
develop skills of independent working