Biology

The course aims to provide an introduction to the concepts and theories of plant and animal survival and the environment they live in. Students will become familiar with language and procedures involved in these areas through written and practical work. The unit will culminate in students completing an independent research project that will encourage further exploration of the aspects covered.

Content/Skills
Areas of study include: Classification, Cells, Plant and Animal Systems, Genetics and Inheritance. Skills and ideas targeted will include terminology, practical skills, empirical experiments, ethical issues and undertaking projects and research.