AS-Level History Edexcel

AS LEVEL BIOLOGY CIE

Course code: 9700

Delivery method: Online

Course duration: 12 Months. However, you can complete the course in a year or less.

Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed

Award achieved: CIE AS Level Biology

Awarding body: CIE

Brief:

An introduction to biology provides information on how life functions on Earth. For people who want to work with animals, in the medical field, or in the marine environment, it is a must. The certificate provides evidence of this level of in-depth learning on your CV, opens doors to A Level credentials, and facilitates higher education.

During this A Level Biology course you will explore a number of topics such as Cellular Structure and Function, Biological Molecules, Enzymes, Cell Membranes and Transport and many more topics to explore.

After passing the test and the practical evaluations (as given by CIE), you will have earned an internationally recognised CIE AS Level Biology certification.

SKILLED GAINED

Knowledge regarding the formation and interaction of biological substances and cells

Recognising this challenging topic in its context

Utilising scientific methods in the field of biology

acquiring the ability to think critically

COURSE CONTENT

1 Cell structure

1.1 The microscope in cell studies

1.2 Cells as the basic units of living

organisms

2 Biological molecules

2.1 Testing for biological molecules

2.2 Carbohydrates and lipids

continued

2.3 Proteins

2.4 Water

3 Enzymes

3.1 Mode of action of enzymes

3.2 Factors that affect enzyme

action

4 Cell membranes and transport

4.1 Fluid mosaic membranes

4.2 Movement into and out of cells

5 The mitotic cell cycle

5.1 Replication and division of nuclei

and cells

5.2 Chromosome behaviour in

mitosis

6 Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

6.1 Structure of nucleic acids and

replication of DNA

6.2 Protein synthesis

7 Transport in plants

7.1 Structure of transport tissues

7.2 Transport mechanisms

8 Transport in mammals

8.1 The circulatory system

8.2 Transport of oxygen and carbon

dioxide

8.3 The heart

9 Gas exchange

9.1 The gas exchange system

10 Infectious diseases

10.1 Infectious diseases

10.2 Antibiotics

11 Immunity

11.1 The immune system

11.2 Antibodies and vaccination

AS Level candidates also study practical skills.

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1

Multiple Choice

1 hour 15 minutes

40 marks

40 multiple-choice questions

Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus

content.

Externally assessed

31% of the AS Level

Paper 2

AS Level Structured

Questions 1 hour 15 minutes

60 marks

Structured questions

Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus

content.

Externally assessed

46% of the AS Level

23% of the A Level

Paper 3

Advanced Practical Skills

2 hours

40 marks

Practical work and structured questions

Questions are based on the practical skills

in the Practical assessment section of the

syllabus.

The context of the questions may be outside

the syllabus content.

Externally assessed

23% of the AS Level

11.5% of the A Level