Biology A Level – Year 1 Welcome to OCR A Level Biology at Brookvale-Groby Learning Campus Key requirements to be successful! Level Module title Subject Content AS/A2 Module of practical skills in Biology Skills of planning, implementing and evaluation. This covers the practical skills that students develop throughout the course. Assessed via written examinations, this module underpins the entire specification. AS/A2 Module in Biology Covers concepts required throughout the remaining modules. Includes Cell Structure, Biological molecules, nucleotides and nucleic acids, Enzymes, Biological membranes, Cell diversity and cellular organisation. AS/A2 Module 3—Exchange and Transport Exchange surfaces, Transport in animals, Transport in plants. AS/A2 Module Evolution and Disease Includes: Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Biodiversity, classification and evolution. A2 Module Homeostasis and Energy. Homeostasis, neuronal and hormonal communication, and animal responses. Photosynthesis, Respiration, Excretion. A2 Module 6—Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems. Cellular control and inheritance, manipulating genomes, biotechnology, cloning and populations. Foundations Communication,
The following tables are designed to show how the course is assessed: AS – 1 year course Assessment Type Title Duration Percentage of total AS mark Written Exam Paper 1—Breadth in Biology 1 h 30 50 Written Exam Paper Paper 2—Depth in Biology 1h 30 50 A2 – 2 year course Assessment Type Title Duration Percentage of total A2 mark Written Exam Paper Paper 1 - Biological Processes assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 2h 15 minutes 37 Written Exam Paper Paper 2—Biological Diversity assesses content from modules 1,2,4 and 6 2h 15 minutes 37 Written Exam Paper Paper 3—Unified Biology assesses content from all modules 1-6 1h 30 minutes 26 Teacher Assessed Practical Endorsement for Biology Non-Exam Pass/Fail. Reported separately Fill in your Examination dates: Student support: are available at lunchtimes and after school by arrangement. If you are struggling to keep up – let us know so that we can help. If your interim test grades are regularly below your target, you may be placed on a more structured support program. These measures are all there to support you! Teaching Schedule Year 1 Biology 2017-2018 – Year 12
Teacher 1 - Teacher 2 - Module 2 – in biology 1A 2. 1 Cell structure 2.5 Biological membranes PAG 5.1 Colorimeter PAG 8.1 Transport in and out of cells 1C 2.2 Biological Molecules PAG 6.1 Chromatography PAG 9 .1 Qualitative testing Block 1B 2.6 Cell division, diversity and organisation PAG 1.1 Microscopy 2.3 Nucleotides PAG 10.1 Data logger DNA (to be done by teacher 2) Block 1D 2.4 Enzymes PAG 4.1 Rate of enzyme controlled reaction Module 3 – Exchange & transport Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution & disease Block 1E 3.1 /3.2 Exchange surfaces & Transport in animals PAG 2.1 Heart dissection Block 1G 4.2 Biodiversity PAG 3.2 Sampling techniques 4.3 Classification & Evolution Block 1F 3..3 Transport in plants Block 1H 4.1 Communicable diseases Year 2 Biology 2018-2019 – Year 13 Teacher 1 - Teacher 2 - Module 5 – homeostasis and energy Block 2A 5.1 Communication/Homeostasis 5.2 Excretion 5.4 Hormonal communication Block 2C 5.3 Neuronal Communication 5..5 Animal responses PAG 11.1 Effects of exercise on pulse rate Block 2B 5.5 Plant responses 5.6 Photosynthesis PAG 12.3 Research skills – oxygen rate Block 2D 5.7 Respiration Module 6 – Genetics and ecosystems Block 2E 6.2 Patterns of Inheritance Block 2G 6.1 Cellular Control 6.3 Manipulating genomes Block 2F 6.5 Ecosystems 6.6 Populations and sustainability Block 2H 6.4 Cloning and Biotechnology PAG 7.1 Effects of antibiotics on microbial growth Biology A Level Year 1
Name………………………………………… Target grade See separate tracker for Module 1 – Practical Skills Module 2 Foundations in Biology Block 1A 1B 1C 1D MAT Homework End of Test Module 3 Exchange and Transport Block 1E 1F MAT Homework End of Block test Module 4 Biodiversity, disease, classification Block 1G 1H MAT Homework End of Block test January Module 2 Mock one key improvement: Mock Paper 1 – Breadth in Biology Mock Paper 2 – Depth in Biology one key improvement: one key improvement: Biology A Level Year 2
Name………………………………………… Target grade Module 5 Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Block 2A 2B. 2C 2D MAT Homework End of Test Module 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Block 2E 2F 2G 2H MAT Homework End of Block test January Mock Paper 1 – Biological Processes one key improvement: Mock Paper 2 – Biological Diversity Mock Paper 3 – Unified Biology one key improvement: one key improvement: Year Planner – See for up to date assessment and module end Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 28 Aug - 01 Sept 1 Bank Holiday Teacher Day Teacher Day 04 Sep - 08 Sep 2 11 Sep - 15 Sep 3 18 - 22 Sep 4
regular shapes -calculate the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms, of cylindrical prisms and of spheres -e.g. calculate the surface area or volume of a cell. Useful formulae for Biology PAG No. PAG Practical Spec Evidence Date complete Checked 1.1 Microscopy Mitosis – garlic roots 2.1.6 d Foundations in Biology - Cell division, diversity and organisation Drawings, calcs 2.1 Dissection Heart and blood vessels 3.1.2 c,e Exchange & transport in animals Drawings, measurements of 4 chambers 3.2 Sampling techniques Measurement of distribution & abundance of plants 4.2 Biodiversity, Evolution and disease - Biodiversity Data table (at least 8 quadrats), labelled diagrams Kite diagram or suitable graph 4.1 Rate of enzyme controlled reactions Effect of substrate concentration on the rate of hydrogen peroxide breakdown by catalase 2.4.5 Foundations in Biology - Enzymes Data table, graph calcs 5.1 Colorimeter or potometer Membranes (beetroot) 2.1.5 c Foundations in Biology - membranes Results, graph 6.1 or Identifying amino acids in a protein 2.2.11 Foundations in – biological molecules 2.1.2s 5.1.3 chromatogram RF value calcs 7.1 techniques Effects of antibiotics on bacteria growth 6.2.1 Cloning and biotechnology - organism cultures Drawing agar plate (inc clear zones) Measurements of
clear zones Antibiotic discs results Calcs 8.1 Transport in and out of cells Osmosis in potato 2.1.5 c-d, 2.1.5e Foundations in Biology - membranes Serial dilution evidence, calcs, table graph Qualitative testing Qualitative testing of proteins, lipids and glucose 2.2.5 Foundations in Biology – Biological molecules Results, photos, method 10.1 Investigation using a data logger or computer modelling Investigating DNA structure using RasMol 6.2.1 Genetics, evolution and ecosystems – Manipulating genomes Detailed of DNA structure using RasMol Key features identified 11.1 Investigation into the measurement of animal responses Effect of exercise on pulse rate 5.1.5 k Communication, homeostasis and energy – Plant and animal responses Set of for 15 or more students Data collected and use of stats test 12.3 Research skills Oxygen rate and pond weed 5.2.1 Photosynthesis Research– raw data up of experiment sources cited etc PAG Assessment Tracker Examination questions – Key definitions Web Resources OCR website for AS Biology: Here you will find a copy of the specification, past paper materials and markschemes, including practical assessment examples. Here you will find resources to help you at home after class, homework, updates to the timetable, practical information etc. relevant websites