Background to the Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology course
Content of the Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology course
The criteria for inclusion of a topic in the new Biology course included the following.
- Is it up-to-date? Indeed, does it pinpoint an area of future importance?
- Does it contribute to an understanding of the scientific concepts underpinning the subject?
- Does it include activities that illustrate how scientists think and work (experimental work, using a variety of ICT techniques, discussions, reading, writing, briefing, proposing, researching)?
- Will it motivate students?
These are important criteria to meet for a course that not only meets the aspirations of the committed biologist but also ensures that those who are taking their last formal course in Biology have a satisfying and valid educational experience which will be relevant to them in their lives.
Click here for information about the AS topics.
Click here for information about the A2 topics.
