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Biology is truly a land of unlimited possibilities. We may expect it to give us the most surprising information, and we cannot guess what answers it will return in a few dozen years…. They may be of a kind which will blow away the whole of our artificial structure of hypothesis. Sigmund Freud Biology is the natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Key stage 5 content Students have 9 lessons over a fortnight. The exam board they follow is Edexcel SNAB (A) http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/biology-a-2015.html Grade B in English and Maths Grade B in Double Science Unit 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins; enzyme action structure and properties of cell membranes; passive and active transport structure and role of DNA and RNA replication; protein synthesis monohybrid inheritance gene mutations principles of gene therapy; social and ethical issues. Unit 2: Development, Plants and the Environment cell structure and ultrastructure of eukaryote and prokaryote cells: cell specialisation the role of meiosis genotype and environmental influence stem cell research and its implications biodiversity, adaptations and natural selection principles of taxonomy plant cell structure transport of water in plants uses of plant products Students will study the following modules in A2: Unit 4: The Natural Environment and Species Survival photosynthesis; energy transfer within ecosystems evidence for global warming evolution through natural selection and speciation nutrient recycling DNA profiling and PCR structure of bacteria and viruses infectious diseases (eg AIDS and TB) and immunology. Unit 5: Energy, Exercise and Coordination Content summary: ATP, glycolysis, anaerobic/aerobic respiration control and functioning of heart; ventilation and cardiac output homeostasis the nervous system impact of exercise on body, and improving performance hormonal coordination brain structure and development imbalances in brain chemicals Human Genome Project. Outside the classroom We arrange a number of trips throughout the year; examples include the surgical skills workshops at the Hunterian Museum; workshops at the National Institute for Medical Research; workshops and lectures at the Zoological Gardens and the Royal Society. We also have a number of leading experts coming to school to give a range of talks. All students take part in a field trip at the end of the first year. It is a great experience, not to be missed; students say it is one of the highlights of the course. The cost of the trip is approximately £300 Progression pathways and careers Those that study Biology enter a very wide range of career areas including Biological research to becoming physicians or pharmacists. The volume of analysis, using and applying mathematical skills to manipulate data can be the foundation for indirectly related biological careers such as law and banking. Hendon School has a successful record of students going on to study biology and related subjects at university. Useful links Biologymad www.biologymad.com BBC Science - www.bbc.co.uk/science The Independent Science - www.independent.co.uk/news/science Nature - http://www.nature.com Contact Zahra Latif, Head of Biology, [email protected]