Biology

Course summary

Year 12: · Module 1 - Development of practical skills in Biology (taught within the practical activities that accompany the other units). · Module 2 - Foundations in Biology including: Cell structure, cell membranes and cell diversity, Biological molecules, Nucleotides, Enzymes. · Module 3 - Exchange and Transport including: Exchange surfaces, Transport in plants, Transport in animals. · Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease including: Communicable diseases, Biodiversity, Classification and evolution. Year 13: In addition to the Year 12 content students will also study: · Module 5 - Communication, homeostasis and energy including Communication and homeostasis, Excretion, Nervous and hormonal communication, Plant and animal responses, Photosynthesis, Respiration. · Module 6 - Genetic, evolution and ecosystems including Cellular control, Patterns of inheritance, Manipulating genomes, Cloning and biotechnology, Ecosystems, Populations and sustainability