Course Content

The EdExcel IGCSE Biology course is an excellent preparation for further scientific education, as well as being an interesting and engaging course of study in itself. The course is split into 5 topic areas. There is no coursework component, but there is plenty of practical work included in the lessons and questions on experiments appear in the final exams. Topic 1: The Nature and variety of living organisms 1a 1b Characteristics of living organisms Variety of living organisms

Topic 2: Structures and functions in living organisms 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2h 2i 2j Levels of organisation Cell structure Biological molecules Movement of substances into and out of cells Nutrition Respiration Gas exchange Transport Excretion Coordination and response

Topic 3: Reproduction and inheritance 3a 3b Reproduction Inheritance

Topic 4: Ecology and the environment 4a 4b 4c 4d The organism in the environment Feeding relationships Cycles within ecosystems Human influences on the environment

Topic 5: Use of biological resources

5a 5b 5c 5d

Food production Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning