Biology

Course summary

Over the two years students will study topics related to six main areas in Biology, which are designed to prepare students for further study in Biology. These include: Module 1: Development of Practical Skills: Tested in examinations as well as through twelve internally assessed experiments, which will act as practical endorsement, along with the A Level grade. Module 2: Foundations in Biology: The students will study: cell structure, biological molecules, nucleotides & nucleic acids, enzymes, biological membranes, cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation. Module 3: Exchange and Transport: The students will study: exchange surfaces, transport in animals and transport in plants. Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease: The students will study: communicable diseases, disease prevention, immune system, biodiversity, classification and evolution. Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy: The students will study: communication and homeostasis, excretion, neurones, hormones, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration. Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems: The students will study: cellular control, patterns of inheritance, manipulating genomes, cloning and biotechnology, ecosystems, populations and sustainability.