Higher Human Biology: Applying Knowledge and Skills
Published on 28. June 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-4441-9206-3 (ISBN)
Description
Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Science
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015
Help your students be better biologists with the only book that provides dedicated additional practice for the central focus of Higher Human Biology for CfE.
This book provides a wealth of further questions and practice material corresponding with each chapter of the core text, allowing students to practise applying their knowledge and skills.
? Makes planning easier and saves time with material that is ideal for use either in classroom or as homework
? Gives students simple ways to improve and practice specific topics with questions clearly matched to each section of the accompanying Student's Book
? Develops skills effectively with tried and trusted material developed by a vastly experienced author team
Level: Higher
Subject: Science
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015
Help your students be better biologists with the only book that provides dedicated additional practice for the central focus of Higher Human Biology for CfE.
This book provides a wealth of further questions and practice material corresponding with each chapter of the core text, allowing students to practise applying their knowledge and skills.
? Makes planning easier and saves time with material that is ideal for use either in classroom or as homework
? Gives students simple ways to improve and practice specific topics with questions clearly matched to each section of the accompanying Student's Book
? Develops skills effectively with tried and trusted material developed by a vastly experienced author team
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 16 to 19 years
Illustrations
140 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
334 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-9206-3 (9781444192063)
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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 the cardiovascular system
12: The 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
: Answers
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 the cardiovascular system
12: The 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
: Answers