Biology
Advanced Higher
Course Overview
This course is composed of the following 3 Units:
Cells and Proteins: proteomics, protein structure, binding and conformational change; membrane proteins; detecting and amplifying a stimulus; communication within multicellular organism and protein control of cell division. The Unit includes important laboratory techniques for biologists.
Organisms and Evolution: evolution; variation and sexual reproduction; sex and behaviour and parasitism. This Unit covers techniques for ecological field study.
Investigative Biology: This Unit builds on understanding of the scientific method from Higher Biology. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of investigative biology and its communication. The Unit covers scientific principles and processes, experimentation and critical evaluation of biological research.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mr M Stage
Assessment Methods
The Course assessment is externally assessed and composed of the following two components:
Component 1 — question paper 75%
Component 2 — project 25%
Entry Requirements
Pupils will normally be expected to have attained: Higher Biology at A or B
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