Biosystems Technology
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L Biosystems Technology?
Biosystems Technology combines principles of biological science, engineering, and environmental stewardship to prepare students with applied competencies in agricultural production, bio-resources, post-harvest engineering, and food technologies.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Biosystems Technology.
Aims
- 1.Understand bio-systems, agricultural machinery, soil-water engineering, and post-harvest technology.
- 2.Apply biotechnology for value addition and sustainable environmental management.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Biosystems Technology | 20 |
| 2 | Hydrology and Meteorology | 40 |
| 3 | Soil and Water Engineering | 60 |
| 4 | Agricultural Machinery and Farm Power | 60 |
| 5 | Protected Agriculture and Controlled Environment | 40 |
| 6 | Plant and Animal Production Technology | 80 |
| 7 | Post-Harvest Technology and Food Processing | 80 |
| 8 | Bio-Energy and Waste Management | 40 |
| 9 | Environmental Pollution and Bio-remediation | 40 |
| 10 | Standards, Quality Control and Entrepreneurship | 40 |