Higher Human Biology
Published on 29. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
376 pages
978-1-4441-8215-6 (ISBN)
Description
Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Science
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015
This latest installment by Jim Torrance and his renowned author team provides complete coverage of the latest Human Biology arrangements for Revised and CfE Higher, with full-colour, hand-drawn illustrations throughout.
It 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
- With Answers version also available 978 1 4441 88821
Level: Higher
Subject: Science
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015
This latest installment by Jim Torrance and his renowned author team provides complete coverage of the latest Human Biology arrangements for Revised and CfE Higher, with full-colour, hand-drawn illustrations throughout.
It 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
- With Answers version also available 978 1 4441 88821
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: 276 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
1034 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-8215-6 (9781444182156)
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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
: 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