Higher Human Biology

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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher Human Biology: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47915.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Content The course includes the following areas of study: • Human cells • Physiology and health • Neurobiology and immunology Skills Learners will be able to: • apply knowledge and understanding of human biology • understand human biology’s role in scientific issues and relevant applications of human biology, including the impact these could make on society and the environment • develop scientific inquiry and investigative skills and work independently • develop scientific analytical thinking skills, including scientific evaluation, in a human biology context • use technology, equipment and materials, safely, in practical scientific activities, including using risk assessments • plan and problem-solve in a human biology context • use and understand scientific literacy to communicate ideas and issues and to make scientifically informed choices Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • investigate the applications of human biology • acquire a deeper understanding of cellular processes, physiological mechanisms, communication between organisms, and the biology of populations as they apply to the human species • apply skills and knowledge to experiments and practical investigations • adapt their learning to new situations • make decisions based on evidence • evaluate the impact of science developments on their own health and wellbeing, society and the environment Assessment • The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams) and an assignment, which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D. • The question papers make up 80% of the total assessment mark. • The assignment mark is scaled to make up 20% of the total assessment mark. The topic is chosen with guidance from the teacher/lecturer and must involve experimental work. Question Paper 1 Question Paper 2 Multiple choice questions Restricted-response and extended-response questions 25 marks 40 minutes 95 marks 2 hours 20 minutes Specimen Paper www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Assignment Two stages: research and report. The whole assignment is recommended to take 8 hours max and the report is written up under timed conditions. 20 marks 8 hours (of which, 2 hours max for the report stage) Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education. HIGHER Human Biology SCIENCES OCT 2018