AS BIOLOGY and AS HUMAN BIOLOGY
How is the course structured? AS BIOLOGY and AS HUMAN BIOLOGY Unit 1 – molecules and cells Unit 2 – exchange, transport and reproduction (humans and green plants) Unit 3 – energy and the environment
Unit 1 Molecules and Cells Enzymes Carbohydrates, fats and proteins at work in a cell What’s in the cytoplasm? DNA
Unit 2B Exchange, Transport and Reproduction Digestion Gas exchange Photosynthesis Heart and circulation Adaptations of plants and animals to their environment Reproduction in humans and flowering plants
Unit 2H Exchange, Transport and Reproduction in Humans Digestion Gas exchange Heart and circulation Human adaptations to environment Human reproduction and development
Unit 3 Energy and Environment Ecosystems Pollution Using organisms to produce fuel Coursework
Coursework One piece of work Individual experiment from any part of the syllabus Assessment categories: Planning Implementation Analysis Evaluation
How is the course taught? LESSONS 3 lessons a week Each lesson is 1 hour 20 minutes long Theory and practical lessons each week INDEPENDENT STUDY About 3 hours a week Wider reading, watching biological TV programmes, internet research, project work
What qualifications do I need? GCSE grade B or above in double science or biology is recommended