Transcript National 4 and 5 Biology

National 4 and 5 Biology
NATIONAL 4:
NATIONAL 5:
This exciting course in Biology covers three main subject areas:
This exciting course in Biology covers three main subject areas:
Unit 1: Cell Biology - What happens inside the tiny cells which
make up our bodies, and the all other living things, which help to
keep us alive? This will include: production of new cells, DNA,
genes and chromosomes, therapeutic uses of cells, enzymes
and their use in industry, micro-organisms and their use in
industry, photosynthesis, respiration, and controversial biological
procedures.
Unit 1: Cell Biology - What happens inside the tiny cells which
make up our bodies, and the all other living things, which help to
keep us alive? This will include: study of cell structure and
function, transport in cells, production of new cells, DNA and
protein production, enzymes and their role in cells, genetic
engineering, photosynthesis, and respiration.
Unit 2: Multi-cellular Organisms - How do plants and animals
control their bodies and behaviour to survive? This will include:
Sexual and asexual reproduction, propagation, growing plants
and commercial use of plants, genetics and growth and
development, and controlling internal body conditions.
Unit 3: Life on Earth - How is all life on the Earth
interconnected, and what are the current threats to life on earth?
This will include: Ecosystems and interdependence of plant and
animal species, impact of population growth on biodiversity, soil
nutrients and nutrient cycling, adaptations for survival and
learned behaviour.
How will the course be assessed?:
The National 4 course is internally assessed and will include a
research project as part of the final assessment.
What could I do next?:
National 4
National 5
Biology
Biology
Higher
Biology
Unit 2: Multi-cellular Organisms - How do plants and animals
control their bodies and behaviour to survive? This will include:
Specialisation of cells and tissues, the role of stem cells,
controlling the body (role of the brain, nerves and hormones),
reproduction and inheritance, transport systems in animals
(heart and blood) and plants, and effect of lifestyle on health and
wellbeing.
Unit 3: Life on Earth - How is all life on the Earth
interconnected, and what are the current threats to life on earth?
This will include: Factors affecting Biodiversity and distribution of
life on Earth, how energy moves in the ecosystem, how nutrients
(e.g. nitrogen) are recycled in the ecosystem, sampling and
measuring of environmental factors, natural selection and
evolution, and the human impact on the environment.
How will the course be assessed?:
The National 5 course is assessed by a mixture of internal
assessment and a final external exam in May.
What could I do next?:
National 5
Higher
Biology
Biology
Advanced Higher
Biology