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Advanced Higher
Course Overview
The purpose of the course is to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed by the learner in Higher Biology and Higher Human Biology, and to provide a useful bridge towards further study of biology. There are three units:
Cells and Proteins (AH): The unit covers the key areas of laboratory techniques for biologists; proteins; membrane proteins; detecting and amplifying an environmental stimulus; communication within multicellular organisms; protein control of cell division
Organisms and Evolution (AH): The unit covers the key areas of field techniques for biologists; evolution; variation and sexual reproduction; sex and behaviour; parasitism.
Investigative Biology (AH): The unit covers the key areas of: scientific principles and process; experimentation; critical evaluation of biological research.
Homework
Students must be prepared to commit themselves to at least 2 hours a week of homework. This will include answering questions, research and revising notes to ensure the work carried out in class is fully understood.
Assessment Approaches
Course assessment at Advanced Higher:
An investigation report (20% of mark)
Question paper: (80% of mark)
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