Higher

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Higher Course elements are taught in the following sequence.

Cell Biology

Genetics and Adaptation

Control and Regulation

The course consists of three 40 hour units.

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.

Unit 1 Cell Biology

Cell variety and function
Respiration and Photosynthesis
DNA and protein synthesis
Viruses and cell defence mechanisms

Unit 2 Genetics and Adaptation

Cell reproduction and genetics
Evolution
Maintaining a water balance
Obtaining food and coping with dangers

Unit 3 Control and Regulation

Genetic control
The effect of hormones, chemicals and light on growth
Physiological homeostasis
Population dynamics

Three learning outcomes are assessed

Knowledge and Understanding
Problem solving
Collection and analysis of information and data

Entrance requirement: 1 / 2 Standard Grade Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Further Studies and Employment Opportunities.

This course will develop aspects of the content of Standard Grade 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.

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