Chiswick Community School, Burlington Lane London W4 3UN

Biology LEVEL - A2 BOARD/SYLLABUS - Edexcel (Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology Project SNAB)

What You Will Study: Unit 1 Lifestyle, Transport, Genes & Health structure & function of water, carbohydrates, lipids & proteins enzyme action structure & properties of cells membranes passive (diffusion & osmosis) and active transport heart & circulatory system lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, smoking) cardiovascular disease correlation & cause structure & role of DNA & RNA DNA replication protein synthesis monohybrid inheritance cystic fibrosis gene mutations gene therapy; social and ethical issues Unit 2 Development, Plants & the Environment cell structure & ultrastructure of eukaryote and prokaryote cells cell specialisation mitosis meiosis fertilisation & gametes genotype and environmental influence on phenotype stem cell research and implications biodiversity & adaptations natural selection endangered species and conservation

 taxonomy plant cell structure and function water transport in plants uses of plant products Unit 3 Practical Biology & Research Skills practical biology visit or biology issue report Unit 4 The Natural Environment & Species Survival photosynthesis energy transfer within ecosystems habitats, abiotic & biotic factors global warming environment awareness evolution through natural selection & speciation in relation to climate change nutrient recycling forensics; DNA profiling & PCR structure of bacteria & viruses infectious diseases; AIDS, TB immunology infection, immunity, antigens, antibodies, antibiotics, immune response evolutionary issues with pathogens & hosts hospital practices Unit 5 Energy, Exercise & Coordination ATP, glycolysis, anaerobic & aerobic respiration control & functioning of the heart homeostasis; gene regulation & temperature control nervous system muscle physiology impact of exercise on the body and improving performance development of vision & learning brain structure & development brain imaging imbalances in brain chemicals Human Genome Project Unit 6 Practical Biology & Investigative Skills written report on individual investigation How You Will Be Assessed

Unit 1 1.25 hr exam (objective, structural, short answer & practical questions) Unit 2 1.25 hr exam (objective, structural, short answer & practical questions) Unit 3 practical biology skills assessed on; use of apparatus skilfully and safely, production and recording of reliable and valid results research skills - written report of a visit to biological interest or research into biological topic assessed on; describe methods & processes, identify questions/problems, identify implications & applications, use of appropriate resources, clear communication & use of visuals

Unit 4 1.5 hr exam (structural, short answer & practical questions) Unit 5 Unit 6 extensive practical investigation assessed on; explaining choice of investigation, using apparatus safely and skilfully, observing and recording, interpreting and evaluating, presentation of report Note: units 4, 5 and 6 involve synoptic sections What This Course Can Lead To: university courses such as; any biology based degree sport degrees psychology degrees science degrees health degrees i.e. physiotherapy, occupational therapy Note: universities will recognise this course develops independent learners, involves extensive practical skills and application skills 1.5 hr exam (objective, structural, short answer, practical questions & pre-released reading

Further Information From Miss Parkash - rpa@chiswick.hounslow.sch.uk Mr Britton - nbr@chiswick.hounslow.sch.uk Mr Warren - twa@chiswick.hounslow.sch.uk Mr Hunter - thu@chiswick.hounslow.sch.uk http://www.edexcel.com/gce2008/biology/Pages/Overview.aspx