11 Biology course information File

Year 11 Biology
Currently taught by Mrs Lomax and Dr McIlroy
The year ahead AS90929
 AS B1.5 Demonstrate understanding of
biological ideas relating to a mammal as a
consumer (Covers digestive, circulatory and
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respiratory systems, differences between
herbivores/carnivores)
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External – 3 Credits
AS90926
 AS B1.2 Report on a biological issue gastric bypass (research the biology of a gastric
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bypass and the issue of whether the government or
obese person should pay for the procedure)
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Internal – 3 credits
The year ahead AS91155
 AS B2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of
adaptation of plants or animals to their
way of life (Comparing the gas exchange systems of
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insects, fish and mammals)
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Internal – 3 credits
The year ahead AS90927
 AS B1.3 Demonstrate understanding of
biological ideas relating to micro-organisms
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(study of bacteria fungi and viruses, their life processes,
how they are helpful and harmful and how our immune
system works)
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External – 4 credits
AS90925
 AS1.1 - Carry out a practical investigation
in a biological context, with direction
 Internal – 4 credits
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Total = 10 internal + 7 external
=
17 credits
(14 @ level 1, 3 @ level 2)