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AS/A-Level Biology at Elliott
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- Students who study Advanced
Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level (A2) Biology will be following
- the Edexcel specifications.
- The specifications ensure that
students who have a sound GCSE background will be able to successfully
- understand wider aspects of the
subject with ease.
- Aims
- o To understand essential biological
facts, concepts and principles.
o To promote the importance of experimental work.
o To realise that Biology plays an important role in our society.
o To give a sound base for students who simply wish to study Biology to
AS level,
- but at the same time provides an
excellent foundation for Science University Degrees.
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- The Course
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- The course has a modular structure:-
- AS Level
Unit 1 Molecules and Cells
Unit 2 Exchange, transport and reproduction
Unit 3 Energy and the environment and an Individual Study.
- A2 Level
Unit 4 Respiration and co-ordination
Unit 5 Genetics, evolution and biodiversity
Unit 6 Synoptic Test and an Individual Study
- Students will study using a variety
of techniques including tutorials, practical work,
- investigations and lectures.
- It will be a compulsory requirement
for all A2 students to attend a residential field course,
- The approximate cost for this will
be approximately £270. Students are expected to purchase
- their own textbook but the
department does offer a buy back scheme.
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- Entry Requirements:
- 2 B's at GCSE Science
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- Assessment
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- AS Level
- The assessment will consist of 3
unit tests and a piece of coursework.
- A2 Level
- Following on from AS Level, a
further 2 unit tests, a synoptic test and a piece of
- course work are required (from the
field course).
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