1. Salters Nuffield Advanced Biology Bass Brewery Visit 4 th February 2003

2. Aims To gain knowledge of two aspects of biology in order to produce a written report of between 1,000 and 1,500 words.To gain knowledge of two aspects of biology in order to produce a written report of between 1,000 and 1,500 words. This contributes to 15% of the AS Biology course.This contributes to 15% of the AS Biology course.

3. Writing of the Report The report should be written assuming that readers have a knowledge of biology to at least GCSE A* - C standard.The report should be written assuming that readers have a knowledge of biology to at least GCSE A* - C standard. Visual methods of presentation should be incorporated into the report.Visual methods of presentation should be incorporated into the report. Students must word process the report.Students must word process the report. The report will be marked for Purpose of visit, Account of biological principles and communication.The report will be marked for Purpose of visit, Account of biological principles and communication.

4. Specification Links Cell Division - AsexualCell Division - Asexual The Use of Microbes in IndustryThe Use of Microbes in Industry Maximising Productivity of MicrobesMaximising Productivity of Microbes Micro-propagationMicro-propagation Sustainable Resource UtilisationSustainable Resource Utilisation Genetic Engineering of Micro-organismsGenetic Engineering of Micro-organisms

5. Aspects You are to choose two aspects on which to focus your report. One of these aspects has to be written about in detail

6. Note Remember to make plenty of notes on the day. Don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t understand.

7. Finally Enjoy yourselves