Biology is the study of living organisms but the subject has moved on by a long way from the days of dissecting rats and classifying half-eaten dead leaves. Biology now involves the study of a wide range of exciting and challenging topics all at the cutting edge of present day scientific research. A few of these topics include, molecular biology, cell biology, human physiology, genes, heart and lung diseases, microbial diseases such as TB, cholera, medical uses of DNA, cloning, stem cells, biochemistry, drugs and their effects, the study of ecosystems and the effect of man on the environment.
Name: A Level Biology Qualification title: A Level Biology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Throughout the two years there are 12 compulsory practicals to be completed in lessons. In Year 1 you will study:- Biological Molecules Cells Exchange in Organisms and with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms In exams in Y13: Paper 1 will assess you on any content from the 4 topics listed above and any relevant practical skills. It will be a 2 hour paper and represent 35% of A level. Paper 2 will assess you on any content from the following topics: Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to change Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression It will be a 2 hour paper, including any relevant practical skills and be 35% of A level. Paper 3 will assess you on any content from the 8 topics listed so far and any relevant practical skills. It will be a 2 hour paper and be worth 30% of the A level. Units 1 and 2 make up the AS examination and consist of one 75 minute exam taken in January and one 105 minute exam taken in June. Unit 3 is the coursework component and this assesses the understanding of investigative and practical skills gained while studying units 1 and 2. Some of theses skills are assessed by the centre and others by an internally or externally marked practical assignment. For A2: Unit 4 and 5 make up the A2 examination and consist of one 90 minute exam taken in January and one 135 minute exam taken in June. Unit 6 is the coursework component and this assesses the understanding of investigative and practical skills gained while studying units 4 and 5. Some of theses skills are assessed by the centre and others by an internally or externally marked practical assignment. Awarding - Created 20151109 11:57:12 Updated 20161102 15:52:34
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