Biology Department :
S5-S6 Higher
Entry to the Course
Standard Grade Biology grades 1 or 2
Course Description
Higher Biology is a continuation of the Standard Grade Course with some
topics dealt with in greater depth. There are also new areas of study.
There are 3 units.
- Unit 1 Cell Biology
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Unit 2 Genetics and Adaptation
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Unit 3 Control and Regulation
Assessment 1
Unit assessment – internally assessed.
Each unit has three learning outcomes :
- 1 Knowledge and Understanding (KU)
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2 Problem Solving (PS)
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3 Practical Abilities
Outcomes 1 and 2 are assessed internally by End of Unit Tests (Nabs tests).
These tests must be passed.
Outcome 3 is assessed in class time. Data is collected by doing appropriate
experiments. The data is then presented as tables and graphs, analysed and
evaluated. These can be word processed.
Each unit is worth 1 credit and must be obtained.
Assessment 2
Course assessment – externally assessed covering all three units.
Progress
Higher Biology is recognised as an entrance qualification for all
Universities and Colleges.