Biology

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The AS Biology course will consist of four units: Year 1 - AS Level Biology (Year 12) 1 Biological Molecules  Monomers + Polymers  Carbohydrates  Lipids  Proteins  Nucleic Acids  ATP  Water  Inorganic ions 2 Cells  Cell structure  Cell division  Transport across cell membranes  Cell recognition + Immune system 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment  Surface area to volume ration  Gas exchange  Digestion and absorption  Mass transport 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms  DNA, genes and chromosomes  DNA and protein synthesis  Genetic diversity  Species and taxonomy  Biodiversity  Investigating diversity The A Level course consists of a further four units: Year 2 - A Level Biology (Year 13) 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms  Photosynthesis  Respiration  Energy and ecosystems  Nutrient cycles 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments  Response to stimuli  Nervous co-ordination  Skeletal muscles  Homeostasis 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems  Inheritance  Population  Evolution 8 The control of gene expression  Gene mutations  Gene expression  Using genome projects  Gene technology The new Biology course does not include any coursework. However, there will be required practicals for you to complete throughout the year. You will be assessed on various skills whilst carrying the practicals out. You will also be issued a lab book in September to keep a log of all the practicals you have done the skills you have demonstrated. Below is a list of skills you will be assessed on in Years 1 + 2:

Course information

Name: Biology Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161020 10:35:55 Updated 20161020 10:37:25

Entry requirements

None

Provider

TEDDINGTON SCHOOL
020 8943 0033

Address

Broom Road Town: Teddington