- Mrs. Laura Teague
- Mr. Oran McGranaghan
- Mrs. Louise Traynor
- Ms Ciara Teague
Biology Department
Brief Overview of courses
What will I study?
| Year 11 | Year 12 |
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How will I be assessed?
Class tests completed at the end of a cluster of topics; 5 throughout the year.
GCSE Biology Unit 1 exam at the end of year 11: weighting 11%
Unit 2 exam at the end of Year 12: weighting 14%
Unit 7 externally assessed practical paper covering physics, chemistry and biology: weighting 25%
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Brief Overview of courses
What will I study?
| Year 13 | Year 14 |
| AS1 : Molecules and cells
Molecules Enzymes Viruses Cells Cell physiology Continuity of cells Tissues and organs AS2 :Organisms and Biodiversity Transport and exchange mechanisms Plant transport Circulatory system Adaptations Biodiversity Human impact on biodiversity
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A2 1: Physiology , co-ordination and Control and Ecosystems
Homeostasis and the kidney Immunity Co-ordination and control in plants Co-ordination and control in animals Ecosystems Nutrient cycles A22: Biochemistry, genetics and Evolutionary trends. Respiration Photosynthesis DNA as the genetic code Gene technology Genes and patterns of inheritance Population genetics Kingdom plantae Kingdom animalia
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How will I be assessed?
AS1 and AS2 are written papers each worth 37.5 % of AS level , 15% of A level.
AS3 is the practical assessment composed of a written exam paper and a collection of practical assessments written up in class, marked by the teacher.
AS3 is worth 25% of AS and 15% of the A level
A21 and A22 are written papers each worth 24 % of the A level.
A23 is the practical assessment composed of a written exam paper and a collection of practical assessments marked by the teacher.
