This new linear course which has been developed by Eduqas (WJEC), in consultation with staff at the college, maintains the best elements of the Biology and Human Biology courses which it replaces. Both of these courses were extremely popular and students acheived very high grades, for example 19% of Biologists were awarded A* in 2015. The new course has a greater emphasis on analysis and interpreting results than those it replaces. It covers the main human body systems and compares them to a range of other animals, frequently considering things from an evolutionary perspective. It also explores applied topics such as the mode of action of drugs, biosensors, stem cells, cloning and genetic manipulation. In the first unit, you will study cell structure, as revealed by the electron microscope, and the way in which molecules interact with cell membranes. We experiment with the action of enzymes and explore the structure of the other main biological molecules. The second unit of the course contains an overview of classification. We consider biodiversity in the context of evolution. We investigate human circulation, gas exchange and digestion and compare them to the systems occurring in other organisms, particularly plants. The second year of the course includes the biochemistry of respiration and photosynthesis, human and plant reproduction and global population issues. We cover the main sampling techniques used in ecology and also look at genetics and microbiology. We study the human nervous system, hormones and the homeostatic role of the kidney. A variety of applications of biotechnology are included, such as gene therapy and DNA fingerprinting. There are 3 different options which complete the second year, giving you the chance to choose to study further 'Human health and Disease', 'Human skeletal system and muscle physiology', 'Neurobiology and behaviour'. The college is large enough to run all three options, al
Name: Biology A Level Linear Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The A level is assessed in June of the second year via 3 written 2 hour exams. These are mainly short-answer papers with an essay title comprising the last question. The papers contain questions which test students' knowledge of experimental work and mathematical skills in Biology. Practical work is also monitored during the course and a student's ability will receive endorsement, although this will not contribute towards the grade. Students can take 2 AS examinations in May/June of their first year, each lasting 90 minutes.This facility makes it possible to stop studying biology after a year and still have a qualification. Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20161116 15:29:31 Updated 20161116 15:29:31
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