Biology

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Unit 1 Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health Topic 1 Lifestyle, Health and Risk. This includes the circulatory system, lifestyle factors and cardiovascular disease, structure and function of carbohydrates and lipids. Topic 2 Genes and Health. This includes transport of materials across cell membranes, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, inheritance, diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, gene therapy. Unit 2 Development, Plants and Environment Topic 3 The voice of the genome. This includes the Human Genome Project, gene action, cell ultrastructure, cell differentiation, fertilisation and stem cells. Topic 4 Biodiversity and natural resources. This includes plant anatomy, traditional and novel uses of plants, the role of zoos in conservation of endangered species, biodiversity and classification. Unit 3 The Natural Environment and Species Survival Topic 5 On the wild side. This includes photosynthesis, ecosystems, climate change, global warming and its effects on plants and animals. Human responsibility for the environment. Topic 6 Infection, Immunity and Forensics. This includes forensic pathology techniques, bacterial and viral infections and protection from disease. Unit 4 Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination Topic 7 Run for your life. This includes human physiology and exercise, performance, respiration, muscle physiology, homeostasis, medical technology and performance enhancing substances. Topic 8 Grey Matter. This includes the nervous system, sight, brain development, memory, brain imaging techniques, diseases of the nervous system, and the ethical issues related to the use of animals in medical research.

Course information

Name: Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150928 10:07:22 Updated 20161007 10:21:31

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Langley Park School for Girls
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Learning aims

Title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification: GCE A Level in Biology Classification: Science and Mathematics

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