Biology

Course summary

Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject and the exam specifications provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. Subject Content Areas 1. Biological Molecules 2. Cells 3. Exchange of substances between organisms and the environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfer in and between organisms 6. How organisms respond to changes in their environment 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression