2. Advanced Higher Biology Course Guide

3. Unit 1: Cell Biology - June to Jan Structure, function and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Structure and function of cell components Molecular interactions in cell events Applications in DNA technology

4. Unit 2: Environmental Biology- June to Dec Circulation in Ecosystems Interactions in Ecosystems Human impact on the environment

5. Unit 3 Physiology Health and Exercise – Feb to April Exercise and the cardiovascular system Exercise and Metabolism

6. Investigation 20% of the course award is based on the final report of an investigation of your choice Opportunity to show motivation and organisational ability Should not exceed 2500 words in length Lab book internally assessed = NAB

7. Assessment Internal assessment To pass each of the units LO1 and LO2 in NAB tests ( pass =26/40 ) 1 chance for reassessment LO3 by completing practical write up

8. Assessment Course assessment Preparation for your external exam At the end of each unit you will sit harder test which will include:  Multiple choice  Structured questions  Extended responses Prelim exam in February for estimates

9. External assessment Final exam in June for SQA results Section A: 25 multiple choice questions Section B: 55 marks on mandatory units Section C: 20 marks on optional unit Investigation report 25 marks (20%)

10. Homework Revise coursework regularly as there is a large body of knowledge to learn Weekly homework will be given It is important to meet deadlines Homework is your responsibility but don’t be afraid to ask for help, your teacher will provide advice and support

11. What can I expect from my teacher! Support and time in practicing skills Regular homework to monitor progress and give me feedback Coursework broken into small sections Clear guidance on what I need to learn Support materials

12. What is expected of you? Regular attendance Keeping my work/notes up to date Commitment to the unit/course A responsible attitude to homework Meeting deadlines

13. Study aids Monographs Dart notes Biology Campbell Reece CD Rom SQA Biology website SQA Biology Scholar materials - Heriot Watt Scholar materials Additional reading

14. ALBERT EINSTEIN : Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. THOMAS EDISON: Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% persiration. JOHN F. KENNEDY: We choose to go to the moon and do other things not because they are easy but because they are hard.

15. Good Luck! Biology at this level is about ideas and how to develop them Looking at facts, learning them, thinking broadly about new hypotheses