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The GCSE Biology course has its foundation in current issues in the biological world and has an emphasis on ‘How Science Works’.
As a result much of the content is taught in a lively and enthusiastic manner, and a ‘passive sponge’ approach to learning is discouraged. Whenever possible, a practical style is adopted to allow pupils to observe biological ideas first hand. Homeworks are mainly exercises designed to assess pupils’ understanding of previous covered topics, and extra help is always available where needed.
The AQA Biology course comprises three modules, and includes the following:
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BIOLOGY 1 |
BIOLOGY 2 |
BIOLOGY 3 |
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Co-ordination and Control Healthy Eating Drug Abuse Controlling Infectious Disease Adaptation for Survival Variation Evolution How People Affect the Planet |
Cells, Diffusion and Osmosis How Plants Produce Food Energy Flows and the Recycling of Nutrients Enzymes - Basic Function and their Significance Homeostasis - Keeping Conditions Constant Within the Body Inheritance and Genetic Disorders in Humans |
Exchange of Materials in Humans and other Organisms Transporting Substances around the Body Microbiology - Food Production, Anitobiotics and Biofuels |
Each of the modules is assessed separately at various stages within the course, starting at the end of Year 9. The modules are each worth 25% of the total marks, with the remaining 25% being made up from internally assessed coursework. Pupils are able to resit modules in an attempt to improve on their overall mark and grade.
