GCSE Biology
Key Details
- Available atRhyl, Rhos-on-Sea
- Level2
- Study ModePart-time
- Programme AreaGCSEs
- Course Length
30 weeks, 3 hours per week
- Course TypePart-Time
- Bilingualn/a
Course Description
GCSE Biology offers you the opportunity to study the science of life from single-celled organisms to global ecosystems.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone interested in gaining a GCSE or wanting to improve on a previously achieved grade.
Key Topics covered:
The course consists of the following units:
Unit 1: CELLS, ORGAN SYSTEMS and ECOSYSTEMS
Topic areas include: enzymes, circulatory system, respiratory system, photosynthesis, food chains and food webs.
Written examination: A mix of short answer questions, structured questions, extended writing and data response questions with some set in a practical context.
Unit 2: VARIATION, HOMEOSTASIS and MICRO-ORGANISMS
Topic areas include: renal system, nervous system, microbiology and the immune system.
Written examination: A mix of short answer questions, structured questions, extended writing and data response questions with some set in a practical context.
Unit 3: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
A practical assessment that will be carried out in college.
Entry Criteria
There are no entry requirements for this course, although a good understanding of basic science concepts is strongly recommended.
If you have not taken the exam previously, or if it was taken a considerable time ago, your tutor will have a chat with you to determine whether this course is right for you.
Delivery
Face to face teaching
Discussions
Group work
Regular homework will be set
Assessment
Two written exams and a Practical assessment
Progression
You could choose one of the many different courses available at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
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