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BIOLOGY
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EDEXCEL Specification 8040
'AS'
Specification 9040 'A2'
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'AS'
Assessment
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| Unit |
Code |
Title/Description |
Method
of Assessment |
Distribution
of Marks |
| 1 |
6101 |
Molecules
and Cells |
Externally
Assessed Written Examination (1 hrs) |
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‘AS’
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16.7%
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‘A’
Level
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| 2 |
6102 |
Exchange
Transport and Reproduction |
Externally
Assessed Written Examination (1 hrs) |
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‘AS’
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16.7%
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‘A’
Level
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| 3 |
6103 |
a)
Energy and the Environment
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Externally
Assessed Written Examination (1 hrs) |
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‘AS’
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9%
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‘A’
Level
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b)
Practical Investigation
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Internally
and Externally Assessed Coursework |
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'AS’
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7.7%
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‘A’
Level
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'A2'
Assessment
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| Unit |
Code |
Title/Description |
Method
of Assessment |
Distribution
of Marks |
| 4 |
6104 |
Respiration,
Coordination and Options |
Externally
Assessed Written Examination (1 1/2 hrs) |
16.7% |
| 5 |
6105 |
Genetics,
Evolution and Biodiversity |
Externally
Assessed Written Examination (1 1/2 hrs) |
16.7% |
| 6 |
6106 |
a)
Synoptic Test |
Externally
Assessed Written Examination (1hrs 10mins) |
9% |
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b)
Individual Practical Based Study
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Internally
and Externally Assessed Coursework |
7.7% |
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Course Outline
With the important advances in Biotechnology, medicine and the
increasing awareness of human effects on the environment, the study of
Biology has become even more relevant to today's society. The
course offered considers these and other aspects of the subjects at a
personal, social, environmental, economic and technological level.
Students are able to repeat each unit test once during the course.
This should help to reduce the pressure on the 'A' Level candidates in
their final June examinations. Throughout the course there is
great emphasis on practical work, both in the laboratory and in the
field.
In order to fully develop the student's understanding of fieldwork in
Biology, 'AS' and 'A' Level students are expected to attend a
week's field course (in conjunction with the Geography students) which
usually takes place in Cyprus during the second term of Year 12.
The cost of this fieldtrip is normally around 3,500dhs, which covers
flights, accommodation, food, insurance and transport costs.
This cost is to be borne by the parents.
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Career Prospects
Career prospects are varied and to a certain extent depend on the
accompanying 'AS' and 'A' Levels. A combination of Biology and
Chemistry is desirable (and indeed in some cases essential) for careers
in Medicine and Dentistry. The same combination also lends itself
to careers in Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology,
Microbiology, Physiology and Forensic Science. A combination of
Geography and Biology lends itself to careers in Environmental Science,
Marine Biology, Ecology, Forestry and Town and Country Planning.
Many students also find the relevance of Biology to everyday life makes
it a more 'digestible' Science. For these, students, therefore,
Biology is an obvious choice, as the inclusion of a Science in their 'A'
or 'AS' Level choices will help to widen their possible career choices.
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