Higher Human Biology with Answers
Published on 29. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
388 pages
978-1-4441-8213-2 (ISBN)
Description
Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Science
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015
Higher Human Biology for CfE is tailored specifically to the extended
requirements, teaching approaches and syllabus outlines detailed in the
Higher revisions for Curriculum for Excellence provided by the Scottish
Qualifications Authority, as well as the Revised Higher Human Biology
syllabus examined from 2012 onwards.
- The only fully comprehensive textbook for the latest Higher Human
Biology syllabus outlines offered by SQA, as examined 2012 onwards
- Bestselling author team, with extremely high reputation for
Scottish Biology titles
- Full colour presentation and motivating text design to encourage
student enthusiasm
- Without Answers version also available 978 1 4441 82156
Level: Higher
Subject: Science
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015
Higher Human Biology for CfE is tailored specifically to the extended
requirements, teaching approaches and syllabus outlines detailed in the
Higher revisions for Curriculum for Excellence provided by the Scottish
Qualifications Authority, as well as the Revised Higher Human Biology
syllabus examined from 2012 onwards.
- The only fully comprehensive textbook for the latest Higher Human
Biology syllabus outlines offered by SQA, as examined 2012 onwards
- Bestselling author team, with extremely high reputation for
Scottish Biology titles
- Full colour presentation and motivating text design to encourage
student enthusiasm
- Without Answers version also available 978 1 4441 82156
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 16 to 19 years
Illustrations
Approximately 400 colour artworks and 50 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1062 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-8213-2 (9781444182132)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jim Torrance and his team have written over 40 bestselling Biology textbooks for Scottish syllabus requirements.
Content
Unit 1 Human Cells 1 Differentiation and stem cells 2 DNA and its replication 3 RNA, transcription and translation 4 Proteins, mutations and genetic disorders 5 Human genomics 6 Metabolism and enzymes 7 Cellular respiration Unit 2 Physiology and Health 8 Reproductive organs and hormonal control 9 Biology of fertility control 10 Ante- and postnatal screening 11 Structure of cardiovascular system 12 Cardiovascular system in action 13 Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity Unit 3 Neurobiology and Communication 14 Nervous system 15 Perception 16 Memory 17 Nerve cells and neural pathways 18 Neurotransmitters, mood and behaviour 19 Communication and social behaviour 20 Effect of experience and group behaviour Unit 4 Immunology and Public Health 21 Immune system 22 Specific cellular defences 23 Infectious diseases and epidemiology 24 Herd immunity and antigenic variation Appendix 1 The genetic code Appendix 2 Box plots Appendix 3 Statistical concepts Appendix 4 False positives and negatives