biology
course details S5 and S6
(Correct at March, 2005)
Courses Offered
Intermediate 2 Biology
Higher
Biology
Advanced
Higher Biology
Course Content
Intermediate
2 is comprised of three 40 hour units: Living Cells, Environmental Biology and
Genetics, Animal Physiology. It develops an understanding of how biological
principles can be applied to the issues facing the individual and society, and
fosters positive attitudes to oneself and others.
Higher is
comprised of three 40 hour units: Cell Biology, Genetics and Adaptation, Control
and Regulation. These units build on concepts developed in Standard Grade and
Intermediate 2. The course reflects
the importance of biochemistry, molecular biology and environmental issues in
Biology today.
Advanced
Higher has two compulsory 40 hour units, a 20 hour investigation and one
optional 20 hour unit at the discretion of the teacher.
The compulsory units are: Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental
Biology.
Assessment
All
courses require all unit assessments to be passed as well as the external exam.
Three course
components are assessed: Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving, Practical
Abilities.
Advanced
Higher Only requires completion of a report on the work carried out on the
investigation. This is worth 20% of
the final mark.
Additional Information
Please see
your class teacher for additional information.
Please note:
It is advisable that pupils have passed Higher Chemistry, as one of the
two compulsory units is Biochemistry.
For
Advanced Higher, see Mr P. Killington (Acting Head of Biology) for more details.
Progression
