Life sciencesResources
Description
Life Sciences are the systematic study of life in a changing natural and human-made environment. This study involves critical inquiry, reflection and the understanding of concepts and processes and their application in society.
Why is Life Sciences an important subject?
Life Sciences enables learners to
* understand the biological, physiological, environmental, technological and social processes that impact on the environment.
* explore those concepts that are essential for understanding basic life processes and the interrelationships and interdependence of components of the living and the physical world.
* debate and address the ethical, social and technological issues confronting people in the field of life sciences.
Learners will develop inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking and other scientific skills, and will use them to interpret and use Life Sciences concepts in explaining phenomena.
What does it consist of?
Life Sciences develops the following competencies:
· Scientific inquiry and problem solving skills;
· Understanding and application of Life Sciences knowledge; and
· Understanding the interrelationship of Life Sciences, technology, the environment and society, and of different attitudes and values.
The competencies which will be developed within the following knowledge areas:
· Tissues, cells and molecular studies;
· Structures and control of processes in basic life systems;
· Environmental studies; and
· Diversity, change and continuity.
How will this subject help a learner to get into the world of work or further studies?
Life Sciences prepares learners for additional Higher Education and Training, vocational careers, and the world of work and self-employment. It caters for careers such as medicine, virology, microbiology, biochemistry, bioengineering, psychology, nursing, education, marine biology, genetics and environmental sciences.
