Biology
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Unit F214 – Communication, Homeostasis and Energy
(1 hour written exam, 15% A level)
Module 1 – Communication and Homeostasis
4.1.1 Communication
4.1.2 Nerves
4.1.3 Hormones
Module 2 – Excretion
4.2.1 Excretion
Module 3 – Photosynthesis
4.3.1 Photosynthesis
Module 4 – Respiration
4.4.1 Respiration
Unit F215 – Control, Genomes and Environment
(1 hour 45 minutes written exam, 25% A level)
Module 1 – Cellular Control and Variation
5.1.1 Cellular Control
5.1.2 Meiosis and Variation
Module 2 – Biotechnology and Gene Technologies
5.2.1 Cloning in Plants and Animals
5.2.2 Biotechnology
5.2.3 Genomes and Gene Technologies
Module 3 – Ecosystems and Sustainability
5.3.1 Ecosystems
5.3.2 Populations and Sustainability
Module 4 – Responding to the Environment
5.4.1 Plant Responses
5.4.2 Animal Responses
5.4.3 Animal Behaviour
Unit F216 – Practical Skills in Biology 2
(Internal assessment, 10% A level)
1. Qualitative Task
2. Quantitative Task
3. Evaluation Task
Assessment
Students in Year 13 take the theory examination papers of units F214 and F215 at the end of the A2 year. Unit F216 is internally assessed and externally moderated and consists of a number of practical assessments taken throughout the year.
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