Biology

Course summary

Course details may be subject to change. If you are interested in studying A Levels at New College Durham please just complete one application form and you will be able to choose your subjects once you have had your interview. You do not need to apply for each of the subjects you are interested. Biology is a topical and evolving subject. This course covers a variety of areas from evolution and ecosystems to enzymes.You will study biology and disease, the variety of living organisms, practical and investigative skills, populations and environment, and control in cells and organisms. Study Aims ● Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other ● Develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods ● Develop confidence and competence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills ● Understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Modules Studied ● Core content: ● Biological molecules ● Cells ● Organisms exchange substances with their environment ● Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms ● Energy transfers in and between organisms ● Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments ● Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems ● The control of gene expression.