Biology
At A level students follow the OCR Modular Specification for Biology:
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Biology – H021
OCR Advanced GCE in Biology – H421
Course content
Unit F211 – Cells, Exchange and Transport
(1 hour written exam, 30% AS Level, 15% A level)
Module 1 – Cells
1.1.1 Cell Structure
1.1.2 Cell Membranes
1.1.3 Cell Division, Cell Diversity and Cellular Organisation
Module 2 – Exchange and Transport
1.2.1 Exchange Surfaces and Breathing
1.2.2 Transport in Animals
1.2.3 Transport in Plants
Unit F212 – Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health
(1 hour 45 minutes written exam, 50% AS Level, 25% A level)
Module 1 – Biological Molecules
2.1.1 Biological Molecules
2.1.2 Nucleic Acids
2.1.3 Enzymes
Module 2 – Food and Health
2.2.1 Diet and Food Production
2.2.2 Health and Disease
Module 3 – Biodiversity and Evolution
2.3.1 Biodiversity
2.3.2 Classification
2.3.3 Evolution
2.3.4 Maintaining Biodiversity
Unit F213 – Practical Skills in Biology 1
(Internal Assessment, 20% AS Level, 10% A level)
1. Qualitative Task
2. Quantitative Task
3. Evaluation Task
Assessment
Students in Year 12 take the theory examination papers of units F211 and F212 at the end of the AS year. Unit F213 is internally assessed and externally moderated and consists of a number of practical assessments taken throughout the year.
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