Advanced Higher
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Course elements are taught in the following sequence. Cell and Molecular Biology Environmental Biology Physiology, Health and Exercise |
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The course consists of two 40 hour mandatory units, an optional 20 hour unit, (selected from a choice of three units), and a 20 hour project. As with all Higher Still frameworks a further 40 hours are required for consolidation of knowledge, development of problem solving/ data handling skills, report writing and assessment.
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Mandatory units A. Cell and Molecular Biology
B. Environmental Biology
The optional unit to be studied is Physiology, Health and Exercise Three learning outcomes are assessed
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Entrance requirement: A/B Higher Grade Biology
Further Studies and Employment Opportunites.
This course will expand on the content of Higher Biology and will provide a challenge to highly motivated students wishing to undertake the study of Biology / Science at University.
Employment opportunities abound in the numerous and diverse specialisms of medicine, the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries, genetic engineering, agriculture, horticulture, forensics and environmental management.
Advanced Higher/Higher/ Int 2
Unit 1 start June, completed by mid November
Unit 2 start mid Nov, completed by S5/S6 prelims during January.
Unit 3 start Feb, completed by start of SQA exam diet in May.
Where appropriate, links with other subjects are fostered e.g. chemistry, physics, mathematics, and geography.
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