Biology

What is Biology?

Biology is a branch of Science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes. Biology encompasses diverse fields, including botanyconservationecologyevolutiongeneticsmarine biologymedicinemicrobiologymolecular biologyphysiology, and zoology.

(Biology | Definition, History, Concepts, Branches, & Facts | Britannica)


Biology Courses in St. Andrew’s High School

Broad General Education leading to National 3, 4 or 5

Some of the topics you will cover include:

Cell Biology: Cell Structure; Transport Across Cell Membranes; Producing New Cells; DNA and the Production of Proteins; Proteins and Enzymes; Genetic Engineering;  Respiration.

Multicellular Organisms: Cells; Tissues and Organs; Stem Cells and Meristems; Control and Communication; Reproduction; Variation and Inheritance; Transport Systems in Plants; Animal Transport and Exchange Systems; Effects of Lifestyle Choices.

Life on Earth: Biodiversity and the Distribution of Life; Energy in Ecosystems; Sampling Techniques and Measurement of Abiotic and Biotic Factors; Photosynthesis; Adaptation, Natural Selection and the Evolution of Species; Human Impact on the Environment.

National 5 Biology Past Papers and Marking Instructions


Biology (Higher) – from August 2023

DNA and the Genome: Structure of DNA; Replication of DNA; Control of Gene Expression; Cellular Differentiation; Structure of the Genome; Mutations; Evolution; Genome Sequencing.

Metabolism and Survival: Metabolic Pathways and their Control; Cellular Respiration; Metabolic Rate; Metabolism in Conformers and Regulators; Metabolism and Adverse Conditions; Environmental Control of Metabolism; Genetic Control of Metabolism; Ethical Considerations in the Use of Micro-organisms.

Sustainability: Food Supply; Plant Growth and Productivity; Plant and Animal Breeding; Crop Protection; Animal Welfare; Symbiosis; Social Behaviour; Mass Extinction and Biodiversity; Threats to Biodiversity.

Higher Biology Past Papers and Marking Instructions


Biology (Advanced Higher) -from August 2023