Biology

Course summary

Our curriculum aims to leave students prepared to maximise their future with extensive knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts across the specialist disciplines of Biology. To this we will: • Develop students’ appreciation for Science and its significance (A) • Encourage students to become Scientists (B) • Allow students to access Science through its communication (C) • Develop the skills required of Scientists (D) Year 12 Topic 1 Biological molecules Topic 2 Cells Topic 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment Topic 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 13 Topic 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms Topic 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external| environments Topic 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems Topic 8 The control of gene expression