Course Content

Human Cells

• Differentiation in somatic cells

• Differentiation in germline cells

• Research and therapeutic value of stem cells

• Cancer cells

• Structure and replication of DNA

• Gene expression through proteins in health and disease

• Human genomics

• Metabolic pathways and cellular respiration

Physiology and Health

• The reproductive organs, gametes and fertilization

• Hormonal control of reproduction

• Ante- and postnatal Screening

• The structure and function of blood vessels

• The structure and function of the heart

• Pathology of cardio vascular disease

Neurobiology and Communication

• Division of NS and parts of the brain

• Perception and Memory

• Cells of the NS and neural pathways

• Neurotransmitters, moods and behavior

• Infant attachment and the Effect of Communication

Immunology and Public Health

• Non-specific defences & Specific cellular defences

• The transmission of infectious diseases

• Evasion of specific responses by pathogens

Assignment

Learners will apply skills of scientific inquiry, using related knowledge, to carry out a meaningful and appropriately challenging task in human biology and communicate findings.

Assessment

• Internal written assessments at the end of each unit.

• Internal assessment of practical skills within each unit.

• A practical/research assignment.

• External examination at the end of the course.