Biology IGCSE Course

Course Structure

The IGCSE Biology course is designed to follow the structure of Edexcel specification 4BI0 and is divided in to five course module

Module 1: Cells and Organisms

• Cells, Organisms, and the Variety of Life
• Movement of Substances into and out of Cells
• TMA A
• Investigative Skills A: Design
• Respiration and Enzymes
• TMA B
• Investigative Skills B: Carrying Out

Module 2: Plant and Animal Physiology A

• Human Nutrition
• TMA C
• Investigative Skills C: Interpreting
• Photosynthesis
• TMA D
• Transport in Plants and Animals
• Gas Exchange in Plants and Animals
• TMA E

Module 3: Plant and Animal Physiology B

• Homeostasis and Excretion
• The Human Nervous System
• TMA F
• Hormones in Plants and Animals
• Human Reproduction
• TMA G
• Reproduction in Plants

Module 4: Inheritance

• Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
• TMA H
• Cell Division
• Genes and Inheritance
• TMA I
• Natural and Artificial Selection
• Genetic Engineering and Cloning
• TMA J

Module 5: Ecology and Food Production

• Ecosystems
• Human Impact on the Environment
• TMA K
• Food Production
• TMA L : Mock Exam

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