Biology

Course summary

1 Biological molecules. 2 Cells. 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment. 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms. 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. 8 The control of gene expression. Students considering this course should: • Have an interest in the study of living organisms. • Enjoy carrying out investigations in the laboratory or as fieldwork. • Be interested in the developments of ‘new’ biology topics such as genetic engineering and its impact on society. • Have a sound grasp of mathematics and chemistry and an understanding that these demands will increase in the A2 year.