Biology

Course summary

1 Biological molecules Biology: Cells; Specialised Cells & Tissues. Chemistry: Atoms; Moles; Titrations & Concentrations. Physics: Waves & Communication 2 Cells Cell structure; Microscope work; Transport across cell membranes; Cell recognition & the immune system 3 Exchange of substances Gaseous exchange; Mass transport; Transport in animals & Transport in plants 4 Genetics and variation Genetic information; Evolution & disease; DNA & protein synthesis; Biodiversity; Classification & evolution 5 Energy transfer Photosynthesis; Respiration; Ecosystems & Nutrient cycles 6 Communication, homeostasis and energy Communication and homeostasis; Excretion as an example of homeostatic control; Neuronal control; Hormonal control; Plant & animal response 7 Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Cellular control; Patterns of inheritance; Ecosystems; Populations & sustainability 8 The control of gene expression Manipulating genomes; Cloning & biotechnology