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Biology is the most powerful technology ever created. DNA is software, protein are hardware, cells are factories.
Biology is the most powerful technology ever created. DNA is software, protein are hardware, cells are factories.
Arvind Gupta
Introduction
Introduction
Biology is derived from a Greek term meaning ‘to talk about life’ It is the study of life and living organisms, from one-celled creatures to the most complex living organism of all - humans! Biology represents the most challenging and exciting frontier in science. With new developments every day and endless possibilities, modern Biology based on genetics and DNA is having and will have a huge influence on our lives.
Biology in St. Patrick's Grammar School
Biology in St. Patrick's Grammar School
Staff
Mr Philip Fitzsimons (Head of Biology)
Ms Michelle Clancy (Assistant Principal)
Ms Rachael Dempster
Dr. Anne O'Neill
Biology is taught by all Science teachers at KS3 and by Mr Fitzsimons, Ms Clancy, Ms Dempster and Dr. O Neill at GCSE and A level. Practical provision is aided by Mrs Sage. The department is housed in 2 laboratories, well served by a spacious preparation laboratory and greenhouse. To support the teaching and learning that takes place in the classroom throughout the academic year, Biology students have opportunities to go on educational trips and listen to talks from various organisations. Students also have opportunities to take part in competitions such as the Biology Challenge or the QUB Biology Olympiad.
Teaching and Learning Aims
Teaching and Learning Aims
In our department we try and encourage pupils to have a passion for, not only Biology, but all of the Sciences. We do this by having a range of theory lessons, as well as practical lessons, using the school grounds to assist in various activities. Biology students have opportunities to go on educational trips and listen to talks from various organisations. Students also have opportunities to take part in competitions such as the Biology Challenge or the QUB Biology Olympiad.
Through the study of Biology, we aim to:
- stimulate interest in and enjoyment of Biology;
- encourage and enable students to reach their full potential through support and challenge;
- enable students to become confident citizens by developing skills, knowledge and understanding, enabling them to formulate and communicate their own opinions about developments in Biology;
- develop student’s knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues;
- encourage students to become independent learners;
- develop skills in data handling, ICT, communication and investigative work, as well as problem solving, organisational, research and analytical skills;
- ensure all students reach their potential.
Careers in Biology
Careers in Biology
Biology is a subject leading to a wide variety of careers in a whole range of professions, such as;
- Medicine
- Veterinary
- Dentistry
- Forensic Science
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry,
- Environmental Sciences
- Optometry
- Physiotherapy
- Geology
- Genetics
- Pharmacy
- Teaching and Research
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