The A level Biology course allows students to gain a solid grounding in the fundamental principles of Biology. From biochemistry and cell organisation to biodiversity and physiology of body systems, this course prepares students for study at further education level, as well as a variety of transferable skills that can be used in a variety of careers and higher education options. WHAT WILL I STUDY? YEAR 1 Basic biochemistry and cell organisation • Chemical elements are joined to form biological compounds • Cell structure and organisation / Cell membranes and transport • Biological reactions are regulated by enzymes • Nucleic acids and their functions • Genetic information is passed on to daughter cells Biodiversity and Physiology of body systems • All organisms are connected through their evolutionary history • Adaptations for gas exchange in various organisms • Adaptations for transport i.e. circulatory systems of different organisms • Adaptations for nutrition. You will learn to use a microscope, dissect, analyse graphs and statistical data, design and carry out a variety of experiments safely and competently. YEAR 2 Energy for Life • The importance of ATP • Photosynthesis and respiration • Microbiology • Populations and ecosystems • Human impact Continuity of life • Biodiversity, classification and cell division • Sexual reproduction in humans and also plants • Inheritance, variation and evolution • Application of reproduction and genetics in the modern world Requirements for life • Adaptations for gas exchange, transport and nutrition • The kidney and homeostasis • The nervous system in man and other animals • The exam paper for this component will include a 20 mark question on one option out of three possible options, Immunology and disease, Human musculoskeletal anatomy or neurobiology and behaviour. One of the options will be taught and students may self-study other options if they wish.
Name: A Level Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment At the end of the two years there are three, equally weighted, two-hour written exams, a mixture of short and extended answer questions, data response and an essay. Paper 1: Component 1 - Energy for life Paper 2: Component 2 - Continuity of life Paper 3: Component 3 - Requirements for life. Practical endorsement - You will keep a lab-book which contains the evidence for the Practical endorsement. Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20150930 09:20:53 Updated 20170112 09:39:07
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