Biology
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BIOLOGY: PATHWAYS SUMMARY
BIOLOGY: PATHWAYS SUMMARY
S1: SCIENCE
The Living World, Plants and the Planet, Energy
S2: SCIENCE
The Human Body, Microbes and Immunity
S3: BIOLOGY
Responding to Change, Cell Biology, Enzymes and Digestion, Reproduction and Inheritance
S4: NATIONAL 3/4/5 BIOLOGY
Content
In the Cell Biology unit, pupils study cell structure, DNA, proteins and genetic engineering. The Multicellular Organisms unit covers cell division, inheritance, and transportation in plants and animals. Ecosystems, evolution, and food production are studied in the Life on Earth unit. In addition to the content listed above, you will also develop your scientific investigative, literacy and numeracy skills.
Assessment
80% Final Exam
20% Assignment
Why choose the National 5 Biology course?
Biology is the study of all living things, from tiny microbes, to complex multicellular organisms such as human beings. If you are interested in learning about what happens inside living things, or how they interact with each other, then this subject is for you!
S5/6: N4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Course Content:
Living Environment, Sustainability, Earth's Resources
Assessment:
National 3/4
Internal Assessment (no final exam)
Why choose Environmental Science?
The purpose of the course is to develop candidates’ curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for
environmental science in a range of contexts. The skills of scientific inquiry are integrated
and developed throughout the course, as well as investigative and experimental skills
S5/6: HIGHER BIOLOGY
Content
In DNA and the Genome, pupils cover the structure and replication of DNA, gene expression, genome structure, mutations, and evolution. For Metabolism and Survival pupils study metabolism, respiration, how animals survive adverse conditions, and use of microbes and in Sustainability and Interdependence pupils will explore food supply, plant growth, animal welfare and behaviour, threats to biodiversity, In addition to the content listed above, you will also develop your scientific investigative, literacy and numeracy skills.
Assessment
80% Final Exam
20% Assignment
Why choose the Higher Biology course?
The Higher Biology course is for those that wish to go further in learning in areas such as protein synthesis, or who want to learn more about relevant world issues such as food security or stem cell research. Higher Biology is also a useful qualification to have as it complements many other subject areas and can lead to a range of future pathways.
S5/6: HIGHER HUMAN BIOLOGY
Course Content:
Word, Communications - Email/Ediary/Powerpoint/Internet, Spreadsheets, Databases, The Working Environment
Assessment:
National 3/4
Internal Assessment (no final exam)
National 5
Practical Assignment - 70 marks
The assignment is an IT-based assignment drawing on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed across the course.
Exam Question Paper - 50 marks
The question paper will consist of spreadsheet and database theory tasks completed using ICT equipment.
Why choose Administration & IT?
Administration & IT Leads into different careers such as setting up your own business, working in industry, human resources and much more.
S5/6: FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies is designed to provide S5 and S6 pupils opportunities to develop skills and knowledge for entry into a career in the Science sector.
S6: ADVANCED HIGHER BIOLOGY
Content
During Cells and Proteins, unit pupils will develop laboratory techniques, cell communication, cell division and proteins. For the Organisms and Evolution unit, pupils will explore field techniques, evolution, sexual reproduction and behaviour, parasitism. For the final unit, Investigative Bíology, pupils will enhance their understanding of scientific principles and process, experimentation and reporting, and critical evaluation of biological research
Assessment
75% Final Exam
25% Project
Why choose the Advanced Higher Biology course?
This course is a good choice for those that wish to study sciences in further education, it allows pupils to build upon some of the areas from Higher Biology in more depth and introduces key skills that biologists use in laboratories and field work.