Session 1:
During the first session, there will be a focus on Topic 1: Cell Biology. This may include:
– Cell structure of prokaryotes and eukaryotes and animal and plant cells.
– Cell specialisation & differentiation
– Microscopy (including Required Practical 1)
– Cell Division
-Transport in Cells (including Required Practical 2 (Combined) and 3 (Biology)
Session 2:
During the second session, there will be focus on Topic 3: Infection & Response. This may include:
– Communicable diseases
– Human Defence Systems
– Vaccination
– Antibiotics
-Drug Development
-Monoclonal Antibodies (Biology only)
-Plant Defences & Response
Session 3:
During the third session, there will be a focus on Topic 4: Bioenergetics. This may include:
-Photosynthesis (including Required Practical 5 (Combined) and 6 (Biology)
-Anaerobic & Aerobic Respiration
-Metabolism
Session 4:
During the fourth session, there will be a focus on Topic 5: Homeostasis & Response. This may include:
-Homeostasis
– The Human Nervous System (including Required Practical 6 (Combined) and 7 (Biology)
-Hormonal Coordination in Humans
-Hormonal Coordination in Plants
Emma
Emma, a qualified teacher of science, holds a MA in Education Studies and is head of department who is in charge of curriculum development.
