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1 S2 Culzean Trip
2 S2 Culzean Trip
2 Rome Disco S1/S2
7 PSA – AGM
8 Feast of the Birthday of Our Lady
9 Inaugural Mass/Close of Jubilee Year Celebrations
10 Issue S4 Interim Report 1
13 Parent Council Meeting
13 – 21 S6 Rome Trip
15 Feast of St Mirin – Patron of Paisley Diocese
16 Feast of St Ninian’s
16 Pope Benedict’s Visit
17 Issue S2 Interim Report 1
20 UCAS Information Evening
21 Sports Awards
23 Staff Development Day 3
24 Holiday
27 Holiday
28 Issue S3 Interim Report 1
28 Faith Discussion Group
30 S1 Information Evening
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
31 Issue S1 Interim Report 1
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Information to Follow
Staff
Mrs Monica Beggan*
Mrs Isabella Connolly*
Mrs Donna Kiddie
Mr Alistair Kerr
Mrs Dorothy Love
Dr Claire McCartney
Mrs Eileen McClure
Mrs Catherine Jeffrey, PTC
Mr Gerard Struth, PTPS
Courses
The Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2 Biology Courses introduce the subject by examining the following important areas of Biology:
Biological Basis of Life
(Cells, animals, plants, growth, heredity)
Relationships between Animals, Plants and Their Environment
(Foodwebs, energy flow, conservation, pollution, population size)
Applications of Biology in the Modern World
(Biology in work, health and leisure activities)
These courses are developed by the study of 3 units in each course
Intermediate 1
Health and Technology
Biotechnological Industries
Growing Plants
Intermediate 2
Living Cells
Environmental Biology and Genetics
Animal Physiology
Pupils following these courses will acquire Knowledge and Understanding of biological facts and ideas. They will also develop skills in Problem Solving and in Practical Abilities by carrying out investigations and interpreting the results.
Assessment
Pupil performance will be monitored during the course by tests and homework exercises.
The final award obtained for Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2 will be determined by:
1. Completion of 1 practical write up for the course.
2. Passing a unit test on completion of each unit.
3. Pupils performance in the external assessment of Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving in May of Fourth Year.
Methodology
Biology is an experimentally based course and students will work on their own, in small groups or as a whole class on a range of activities which include:
Carrying out experiments
Problem solving exercises
Using visual aids (slides, videos, computer programs)
Making notes
Homework
Homework is an essential and integral part of the Biology course. It is given on a frequent basis and will consist of questions to reinforce knowledge of the course content and problem solving exercises.
Careers
Students who study Biology have a wide range of careers open to them. It is an essential or preferred qualification for many careers in;
Food and Brewing Industries
Biotechnology
Health & Leisure Industries
Medical Sciences
Physiotherapy
Conservation/Medicine
Nursing
Resources
To be updated