Biology - A level

Assessment

The course will cover a broad range of topics separated into six modules: 1. Development of practical skills in biology: Planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation. 2. Foundations in biology: Cells, membranes, organisation, biological molecules and enzymes. 3. Exchange and transport: Exchange surfaces, transport in animals and transport in plants. 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease: Disease and the immune system, biodiversity, classification and evolution. 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy: Communication, homeostasis, excretion, hormones, the nervous system, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration. 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems: Cellular control, inheritance, genetic engineering, biotechnology, cloning, ecosystems and sustainability. Three exams will be sat at the end of year 13. Papers 1 and 2 are worth 37% each and Paper 3 is worth 26% of overall grade awarded. Paper 1: Biological Processes (modules 1, 2,3 and 5)- 2 hours 15 mins - external examination - 37% Paper 2: Biological Diversity (modules 1,2, 4 and 6) 2 hours 15 mins -external examination- 37% Paper 3: Unified Biology (all modules)- 1 hour 30 min - external examination- 26%