Human Biology
The Higher Human Biology course allows the learner to develop a deeper understanding of fundamental processes within the Human Body. This includes cellular processes, physiological mechanisms, communication between organisms and the biology of populations as they apply to the human species. The course takes into consideration new advances in medical research and sets it in engaging way to develop learners’ skills and knowledge.
Learning and teaching
In this section you will find resources that can be downloaded and adapted, and that are suitable for both teachers and learners.
Physiology and health
Helps students develop an understanding of human physiology through the study of reproduction and the cardiovascular system. The unit also looks at the significance of research in this area on the health of our nation.
Immunology and Neurobiology
Familiarises students with the key components of the immune response such as recognition of pathogens and its response to them. There is also an emphasis upon applications of immunology to public health in controlling the spread of infectious disease.
The second half of the unit provides students with an understanding of the basic structures involved and the mechanisms by which the nervous system works.
Human cells
Through the study of human cells students gain an understanding of stem cells and their therapeutic value. This section also deals with the study of the central role of DNA in cell processes and control and regulation of metabolic pathways in cell function.
Neurobiology and communication
Provides students with an understanding of the basic mechanisms by which the nervous system works
SQA Documents | Web link |
SQA Human Biology home page | http://bit.ly/1mamHeN |
Course Specification | http://bit.ly/1eQGluE |
BBC Bitesize | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhstqp3 |
Harlow Biology resources | https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/harlawbiology/higher-human-biology?authuser=0 |
JabChem past papers | https://jabchem.org.uk/biology/higher |