CCEA Level1/Level2 GCSE Biology

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCSE (A* to G).

Qualification Level

Level 1/Level 2

Awarding Body

CCEA

Syllabus Units

3 Units

Guided Hours

Flexible

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

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Key Learning Objectives:

In this unit, students learn about cells, photosynthesis, nutrition and health,enzymes, breathing and respiration, the nervous system and hormones, andecological relationships. Students begin by investigating the cell and its importanceas the fundamental building block of life, and develop their understanding of the keyprocesses that occur in plants and animals. Finally, they carry out fieldwork in anatural ecosystem to observe living specimens and explore how organisms areadapted to their environment.

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In this unit, students focus on osmosis and plant transport, the circulatory system,reproduction, fertility and contraception, genome, chromosomes, genes and DNA,cell division and genetics, variation and selection, microorganisms, defencemechanisms and cancer. Students develop their understanding of the processesinvolved in maintaining all life and investigate problems that arise due to genetic orenvironmental causes. Students also explore the issues associated withnon-communicable diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes and cancer.

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Key Learning Objectives:

Units 1 and 2 include a number of practical tasks that students carry out during thecourse. Nine of these are prescribed practicals. This unit has two parts: Booklet Aand Booklet B. We set and mark both booklets.Booklet A is a practical, externally assessed examination. It assesses students’ abilityto carry out two practical tasks based on but not identical to the nine prescribedpracticals listed in this specification.Booklet B is a written, externally assessed examination taken during the final year ofstudy. It assesses students’ knowledge and understanding of practical science. Itconsists of questions about planning and carrying out any of the prescribed practicaltasks, together with more general questions about any practical situation that arisesin Units 1 and 2 in this specification.