1. Higher Human Biology
Miss McQuilken

2. Class Expectations
If you are absent for any reason it is your responsibility to make sure that your notes are complete and that you catch up on the course content that you have missed.
Homework is issued so that you may practice questions based on the course content that you are studying. It is your job to attempt every question by using your notes, the internet, textbooks, or asking for help.
Bad behaviour or laziness will not be tolerated. You will be risking you place in the Higher class if you act like in an inappropriate manner.
In study time you are expected to make revision notes of your own and NOT JUST DO HOMEWORK!!!!!

3. Homework
You will be given a piece of homework to complete every week. If this is not completed to a reasonable standard you will be asked to do it again.
2 late or non-returns will result in a letter home
A green award will be issued for 80%, amber for 50% and red for less that 50% or late homework.
3 “green” awards = 1 homework of your choice off.
Underachievement may result in you being removed from Higher and move to National 5

4. Unit 1 – Human Cells
Section 1 – Division and Differentiation in Human Cells
Section 2 – Structure and Replication of DNA
Section 3 – Gene Expression
Section 4 – Mutations
Section 5 – Human Genomics
Section 6 – Metabolic Pathways
Section 7 – Cellular Respiration
Section 8 – Energy Systems in Muscle Cells

5. Unit 2– Physiology and Health
Section 9 – Gamete Production and Fertilisation
Section 10 – Hormonal Control of Reproduction
Section 11 – The Biology of Controlling Fertility
Section 12 – Antenatal and Postnatal Screening
Section 13 – The Structure and Function of Arteries, Capillaries and Veins
Section 14 – The Structure and Function of the Heart
Section 15 – Pathology of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Section 16 – Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity

6. Unit 3 – Neurobiology and Immunology
Section 17 –Divisions of the Nervous System and Neural Pathways
Section 18 – Cerebral Cortex
Section 19 – Memory
Section 20 – Cells of the Nervous System and Neural Pathways
Section 21 – Non-Specific Defences against Pathogens
Section 22 – Specific Cellular Defences against Pathogens
Section 23 – Immunisation
Section 24 – Clinical Trials of Vaccines and Drugs

7. Assignment – 20 marks
The assignment has a total mark allocation of 20 marks. This is scaled to 30 marks by SQA to represent 20% of the overall marks for the course assessment.
The assignment assesses the application of skills of scientific inquiry and related human biology knowledge and understanding.
Research phase – can be carried out in class and at home – 6 hrs in class time
Write up – must be carried out under exam conditions in hours.

8. Final Exam
You will only be able to sit the final exam if you have passed:
Both prelims
Submitted an Assignment – worth 20 marks scaled up to 30
Final exam – worth 120 marks
3 hours long
Paper 1 – 25 multiple choice questions - 40 minutes
Paper 2 – 95 marks of written extended answers – 2hrs 20mins

9. Apparatus Beaker Balance Measuring Cylinder Dropper/pipette
Test tube/boiling tube
Thermometer
Filter funnel
Syringe
Timer/Stopwatch
Petri dish
Water bath
Colorimeter
Pulsometer
Sphygmomanometer

10. Apparatus
Using get electrophoresis to separate macromolecule, for example DNA fragments
Using substrate concentration or inhibitor concentration to alter reaction rates
Measuring metabolic rate using oxygen, carbon dioxide and temperature probes
Using a respirometer
Measuring pulse rate and blood pressure
Measuring body mass index

11. Skills
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of human biology by making accurate statements, describing information, providing explanations and integrating knowledge
Applying human biology knowledge to new situations, analysing information and solving problems
Planning or designing experiments/practical investigations to test given hypotheses or to illustrate particular effects
Selecting information from a variety of sources
Presenting information appropriately in a variety of forms
Processing information (using calculations and units, where appropriate)
Making predictions and generalisations based on evidence/information
Drawing valid conclusions and giving explanations supported by evidence/justification
Evaluating experiments/practical investigations and suggesting improvements