A Level Biology
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
AS Level Units:
Unit 1 – Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health:
carbohydrates, lipids and proteins; enzyme action;
structure and properties of cell membranes; passive and active transport;
structure and role of DNA and RNA;
replication: protein synthesis;
monohybrid inheritance;
gene mutations;
principles of gene therapy: social and ethical issues.
Unit 2 – Development, Plants and the Environment:
cell structure and ultrastructure of eukaryote and prokaryote cells: cell specialisation;
the role of meiosis;
genotype and environmental influence;
stem cell research and its implications;
biodiversity, adaptations and natural selection;
principles of taxonomy;
plant cell structure;
transport of water in plants;
uses of plant products.
Unit 3 – Practical Biology and Research Skills.
A Level Units:
Unit 4 – The Natural Environment and Species Survival:
photosynthesis: energy transfer within ecosystems;
evidence for global warming;
evolution through natural selection and speciation;
nutrient recycling;
DNA profiling and PCR;
structure of bacteria and viruses;
infectious diseases (e.g. AIDS and TB) and immunology.
Unit 5 – Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination:
ATP, glycolysis, anaerobic/aerobic respiration;
control and functioning of heart; ventilation and cardiac output;
homeostasis;
the nervous system;
impact of exercise on body, and improving performance;
hormonal coordination;
brain structure and development;
imbalances in brain chemicals;
Human Genome Project.
Unit 6 – Practical Biology and Investigative Skills.
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About this course
If you study this as part of a full time programme you can expect to be in College for four or five days a week.
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Subjects
- IT
- Biology
- Skills and Training
- IT Development
- Global
- Biodiversity
Course programme
You will achieve the Edexcel AS or A Level in Biology.
You will learn through taught sessions, practical investigations, coursework and self-directed study. At AS Level you will complete two external assessments of 75 minutes each and one coursework assessment. In the second year you will complete two external assessments of 90 minutes each and one coursework assessment.
Successful completion of the AS is needed to progress to the A Level units.
A Level Biology