Biology

Course summary

Year 12 AS topics • Topic 1: Biological Molecules • Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things • Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity • Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Year 13 A2 topics • Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes • Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens • Topic 7: Modern Genetics. • Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation • Topic 9: Control Systems Throughout this course you will have the opportunity to develop the following skills: • Confidence in carrying out and evaluating practicals • Gaining an understanding of the ethical implications in science • Debating controversial topics • Critiquing of scientific articles