Biology

Why study Biology?

Biology is the science of life; the study of all living things, from the smallest microscopic organisms to the largest lifeforms we know of. Biology explores the natural world we live in and how plants, animals and our own bodies work. Understanding why many living things are harmful and learning about them can help us overcome disease and infection.

Intermediate 1

Course Outline

The course is made up of three compulsory units:-

1. Health & Technology
2. Biotechnological Industries
3. Growing Plants

Assessment

The course is assessed by a combination of internal assessment by the teacher/lecturer and an examination set and marked by the SQA.

Progression

Successful completion of this course may lead to study at:

Intermediate 2

Standard grade

Course outline

The course consists of the following Units:

1. The Biosphere
2. Investigating Cells
3. The World of Plants
4. Animal Survival
5. The Body in Action
6. Inheritance
7. Biotechnology

Assessment

The course is assessed at General and Credit levels.

• Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving are assessed by an external examination set and marked by the SQA.
• Practical Abilities are assessed in school by the teacher.

Progression

Successful completion of this course will normally lead to study at the following levels:

• A pass at General Level – Intermediate 2
• A pass at Credit Level – Higher

Intermediate 2

Entry to the Course

This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following:-

• Standard Grade Biology at General level
• Intermediate 1 (A or B pass)

Course Outline

The course is made up of three compulsory units

1. Living Cells
2. Environmental Biology & Genetics
3. Animal Physiology

Assessment

The course is assessed by a combination of internal assessment by the teacher/lecturer and an external examination, set and marked by the SQA.

Progression

Successful completion of this course may lead to study at:

Higher

Entry to the Course

This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following:

Standard Grade Biology at Credit level

Intermediate 2 Biology (A or B pass)

Course Outline

The course is made up of three compulsory units

1. Cell Biology
2. Genetics& Adaptation
3. Control & Regulation

Assessment

The course is assessed by a combination of internal assessment by the teacher/lecturer and an external examination, set and marked by the SQA.

Progression

Successful completion of this course may lead to study at:

Advanced Higher