Advanced Higher Biology

Course Guide

Unit 1: Cell Biology - June to Jan

Structure, function and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Structure and function of cell components

Molecular interactions in cell events

Applications in DNA technology

Unit 2: Environmental Biology- June to Dec

Circulation in Ecosystems Interactions in Ecosystems Human impact on the environment

Unit 3 Physiology Health and Exercise

– Feb to April

Exercise and the cardiovascular system

Exercise and Metabolism

Investigation

20% of the course award is based on the final report of an investigation of your choice

Opportunity to show motivation and organisational ability

Should not exceed 2500 words in length

Lab book internally assessed = NAB

Assessment

Internal assessmentTo pass each of the units

LO1 and LO2 in NAB tests ( pass =26/40 )

1 chance for reassessment LO3 by completing practical write up

Assessment

Course assessmentPreparation for your external exam

At the end of each unit you will sit harder test which will include:

Multiple choice Structured questions Extended responses

Prelim exam in February for estimates

External assessment

Final exam in June for SQA results

Section A: 25 multiple choice questions Section B: 55 marks on mandatory units Section C: 20 marks on optional unit

Investigation report 25 marks (20%)

Homework Revise coursework regularly as there is a

large body of knowledge to learn

Weekly homework will be given

It is important to meet deadlines

Homework is your responsibility but don’t be afraid to ask for help , your teacher will provide advice and support

What can I expect from my teacher! Support and time in practicing skills Regular homework to monitor progress

and give me feedback Coursework broken into small sections Clear guidance on what I need to learn Support materials

What is expected of you? Regular attendance Keeping my work/notes up to date Commitment to the unit/course A responsible attitude to homework Meeting deadlines

Study aids Monographs

Dart notes

Biology Campbell Reece CD Rom

SQA Biology website

Scholar materials - Heriot Watt

Additional reading

ALBERT EINSTEIN:

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

THOMAS EDISON:

Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% persiration.

JOHN F. KENNEDY:

We choose to go to the moon and do other things not because they

are easy but because they are hard.

Good Luck!

Biology at this level is about ideas and how to develop them

Looking at facts, learning them, thinking broadly about new hypotheses