BIOLOGY
(OCR A)
MRS J OPIE
WHAT WILL I LEARN? Students will be able to:
Specification content:
• acquire a body of biological knowledge and an appreciation of its significance;
• Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Biology
• develop a respect for all living things; • develop experimental skills including use of the microscope and slide preparation, dissection, chromatography and many biochemical procedures; • develop an understanding of scientific method including controlling variables, statistical analysis and evaluation of results. • gain an understanding of the dynamic and exciting nature of biology today including recent advances in biotechnology and medicine, and an awareness of the ethical, technological and economic aspects of the subject.
8 / Sixth Form Academic Programme 2021-2023
• Module 2 – Foundations in Biology (Cell structure including membranes, cell division and biological molecules) • Module 3 – Exchange and Transport (Exchange surfaces and transport in animals and plants) • Module 4 – Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease (including communicable disease, immune system) • Module 5 – Communication, Homeostasis and Energy (Excretion, neuronal and hormonal control, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration) • Module 6 – Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems (Cellular control, inheritance, cloning, populations and sustainability)
