O Level Marine Science

The syllabus is designed to teach learners about sustainable development in a world where the security of resources and life-sustaining systems is endangered by human impact. It is wide-ranging in scope, topical in coverage and targeted on the important skills young people need for life.

Syllabus overview:

Cambridge O Level Marine Science stimulates learners' interest in marine science and enhances their understanding of its relevance to society. The course develops awareness of the practices and extent of the fishing industry within a world context, and the need for sustainable development. Learners will also gain an understanding of the intricate nature of the marine environment and its ecosystem, and a sense of responsibility for the environment.

Marine resources are a major contributor to national economies and learners will develop awareness of the role of science in advancing the fisheries industry, and how the study of science is subject to social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural limitations. The course is ideal preparation for further study in subjects relating to the marine environment.

O Level Marine Science candidates gain lifelong skills, including:

• an awareness of the intricate and delicate nature of the marine environment and its ecosystem

• knowledge of the practices and extent of the fishing industry within a world context and the need for sustainable development

• the development of relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness

• further interest in, and care for, the environment

• a better understanding of the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment.