Biology

Course summary

Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from micro-organisms to mammoths. - In Year 12 you will study: There are four main topics in the first year and six practical assignments. Unit 1: Biological molecules Unit 2: Cells Unit 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment Unit 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms - In Year 13 you will study: Year two helps you build on the firm foundation from Year 12, and, like year one, has four academic topics plus six practical assignments. Unit 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms Unit 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments Unit 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems Unit 8: The control of gene expression