A Level Biology

A Level Biology
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BiologyFurther Education (Key Stage 5)

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A Level Biology

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

What A level do we study?
  • We follow the specification published by AQA.
  • This consists of 8 modules over the two years.
  • It is a linear course, which means that the exams are at the end of year 13.
  • There are 3 x 2 hour exams at the end of the course.
  • There is a separate practical endorsement which goes across all exam boards and all A level Sciences.
What A level do we study?

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Year 12 Modules of study
Biological molecules - Lipids, Proteins, Polysaccharides, Monosaccharides
Nucleic acids - DNA, RNA (m, t and r), DNA replication, ATP
Cells - ultrastructure, microscopy, cell surface membrane, membrane transport
Cell recognition and the immune system - lymphocytes, antibodies, immunity, inflammation
Exchange and transport - gas exchange organs, circulatory system and plant transport
Genes and variation - central dogma of biology, mutations, selection, species diversity, variation

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

What is this an electron
micrograph of?
A
Pollen
B
Butterfly eggs
C
Barley seeds
D
Fungal spores

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

This is a vital protein in
mammals, but what protein
structure is shown?
A
Starch
B
Keratin
C
Oestrogen
D
Haemoglobin

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

What topic in year 12 are
you most interested in?
Genes and variation
Cells
Biological molecules
Exchange and transport
Nucleic acids
Cell recognition and the immune system

Slide 6 - Poll

Year 13 Modules of study
Energy transfer - photosynthesis, respiration and ecosystems
Organism response systems - reflexes, control of heart rate, nervous communication, muscular contraction, homeostasis
Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems - inheritance, population genetics, natural selection and the theory of evolution, predation, competition, succession and conservation
Control of gene expression - gene mutations, genome projects, cloning, genetic fingerprinting


Slide 7 - Tekstslide

When was the first example of nuclear transfer (taking a nucleus out of a cell and inserting it into and empty egg cell) carried out with a successful result?
A
1885
B
1902
C
1952
D
1996

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

What do you think is the
length of a giraffe primary
afferent axon (neck to toe)
A
4.5m
B
10m
C
1.5m
D
45m

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Which scientist(s) have not contributed to our understanding of genetics?
A
Crick & Watson
B
Charles Darwin
C
Gregor Mendel
D
Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

What topic in year 13 are
you most interested in?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Ecosystems
Evolution
Genetic inheritance
Nervous communication
Muscular contraction
Succession and conservation
Control of gene expression

Slide 11 - Poll

What about practical assessments?
  • There is a practical endorsement which is quoted on examination certificates separate to A level grades.
  • This is common across all exam boards and all A level science subjects.
  • This is highly valued by universities and employer's alike.
  • Key practical skills are assessed over 12 required practicals.
  • Practical skills form part of the work assessed in the end of course examinations.

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

What practical experience are you most looking forward to?
Microscopy
Dissection
Biochemistry
Habitat sampling
DNA extraction
Colorimetry
Microbiology
Studying animal behaviour

Slide 13 - Poll

How is the main course assessed?
  • There are 3 x 2 hour examinations at the end of the course.
  • Paper 1 is based on modules 1 – 4 including practical skills.
  • Paper 2 is based on modules 5 – 8 including practical skills.
  • Paper 3 is a synoptic paper based on all 8 modules and may also assessed linked practical skills.

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

How could I use A level Biology?
  • A level Biology is a well recognised pathway into a number of different occupations including:
  • Medicine
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biology and marine biology
  • Forensic Science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing.
  • Sports related occupations.

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Who do we contact for more information?
Contact:
  • Dr Hercus
  • Mrs Cornwell
  • Dr Noakes

Slide 16 - Tekstslide


How do you feel about biology?
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 17 - Poll