Podar International School (IB)

BIOLOGY

Subject code :
Faculty:

9700
Ms. Kalpana Parikh
Ms. Sima Khatib

Medicine
Dentistry
Pathology

Zoology
Botany

Biotechnology Science Writer

Food
Processing

Biochemistry Nutrition& Diet

Veterinary
Science
Naturopathy
Clinical
research

Physiotherapy

Microbiology

Forensic
Science

Radiology

Human
Physiology

Pharmaceutical
Industry

Floriculture

Nursing

Environmental
Biology

Genetic
Engineering

Aquaculture

Marine Biology

Catering
Technology

Agriculture

Horticulture

Biometrics,
Biomechanics

Poultry

Clinical
research

Apiculture

Ayurvedic/
Unani

Homeopathy

Biomedical
Naturopathy Engineering

Sericulture
Brewing
Industry

BIOLOGY
GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and
Known as AS Level

GCE Advanced Level

Known as A Level

University of Cambridge
International Examinations
Held twice a year
1.

May /June

2. October/November

AIMS OF THE CAMBRIDGE

BIOLOGY COURSE

To provide, through well-designed

studies of experimental and practical
biological science a worthwhile
educational experience for all students

To develop abilities, skills, and

attitudes relevant to biological
science leading toConcern for accuracy
objectivity;
integrity
the skills of enquiry

STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS

AS Level

1 Cell structure
2 Biological molecules
3 Enzymes
4 Cell membranes and
transport
5 The mitotic cell cycle
6 Nucleic acids and protein
synthesis
7 Transport in plants
8 Transport in mammals
9 Gas exchange and smoking
10 Infectious disease
11 Immunity

A Level

12 Energy and respiration

13 Photosynthesis
14 Homeostasis
15 Control and co-ordination
16 Inherited change
17 Selection and evolution
18 Biodiversity, classification and
conservation
19 Genetic technology

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

AO1 Knowledge with understanding

Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of:
scientific phenomena, facts, laws, definitions, concepts and theories
scientific vocabulary, terminology and conventions (including symbols,
quantities and units)
scientific instruments and apparatus used in biology, including techniques of
operation and aspects of safety
scientific quantities and their determination
scientific and technological applications, with their social, economic and
environmental implications.
The subject content defines the factual knowledge that candidates may be
required to recall and explain.
Questions testing these assessment objectives will often begin with one of the
following words: define, state, name, describe, explain (using your knowledge
and understanding) or outline (see Glossary of command words in Section 5).

 AO2 Handling information and solving problems

Candidates should be able to handle information and solve problems, using,
written, symbolic, graphical and numerical forms of presentation, to:
locate, select, organise and present information from a variety of sources
translate information from one form to another manipulate numerical and other data
use information to identify patterns, report trends and draw conclusions
give reasoned explanations for phenomena, patterns and relationships
make predictions and hypotheses
apply knowledge, including principles, to new situations
demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of biological theories and models
solve problems.
Questions testing these assessment objectives will often begin with one of the following
words: discuss, predict, suggest, calculate, explain (give reasoned explanations and
explain the processes of using information and solving problems) or determine (see
Glossary of command words in Section 5

 AO3 Experimental skills and

investigations
Candidates should be able to:
1. plan experiments and investigations
2. collect, record and present observations,
measurements and estimates
3. analyse and interpret data to reach conclusions
4. evaluate methods and quality of data and
suggest possible improvements.

Relationship between assessment objectives

and components

Relationship between assessment objectives

and qualifications

Practicals
The practical work that learners do during their course should aim
to:
provide learning opportunities so that they develop the skills they
need to carry out experimental and investigative work
reinforce their learning of the theoretical subject content of the
syllabus
instil an understanding of the interplay of experiment and theory
in scientific method
be enjoyable, contributing to the motivation of learners.
Candidates experimental skills will be assessed in Paper 3 and
Paper 5.
Paper 3 will be a timetabled, laboratory-based practical paper
focusing on the following investigational skills:
manipulation, measurement and observations
presentation of data and observations
analysis, conclusions and evaluation.
Paper5 written at A Level, is a written paper focusing on the
following higher-order experimental skills:
planning;
analysis and evaluation.

Resource Books for Biology

9700
A/AS Level
Sr.No

Title

Author

AS and A Level Biology

Jones.M, Fosbery.R
and Taylor.

Advanced Biology

Jones and Jones

Advanced Biology

Clegg & Mackean

Biological Science

Stout & Taylor

Useful websites
http://
www.learncie.org.uk/CIE/ASlevel/Biology/Cellstructure/Transp
ortacross/Methodsofpassag/Introduction/Default.aspx
http://www.biologyguide.net/bya3/bya3-12-3
www.biologymad.com
www.mrothery.co.uk
http://www.learncie.org.uk/CIE/ASlevel/Biology/Cellstructure/Transport
across/Methodsofpassag/Introduction/Default.aspx
http://www.biologyguide.net/bya3/bya3-12-3
http://highered.mcgrawhill.com/sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html
http://www.johnkyrk.com/index.html

Activity
Unscramble the word Activity on
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