
WJEC AS Human Biology: Study and Revision Guide
Gareth Rowlands(Author)
Illuminate Publishing
Published on 1. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-1-908682-12-3 (ISBN)
Description
Written by an experienced author and former Principal Examiner, this guide provides complete study and revision support for students for WJEC AS Human Biology for the very first time. Designed to be a course companion as well as a revision guide, the book contains a number of features designed to support students in their studies and help them prepare for their final exams. Study support: Essential underpinning knowledge to support course study as well as exam revision; / Ideal for introducing and summarising topics as the course progresses; / Clear headings help students get straight to the point in understanding a topic; / Numerous diagrams clearly explain each concept; / Examiner pointers help students understand and use the underpinning knowledge during their course studies; / 'Quickfire' questions check students' understanding as they progress, with answers at the end of the book; / Key terms are clearly defined on each page; / An index is included to help students get to the information they need.Revision support: Exam-practice questions are included for each topic, with suggested answers included a the end of the book; / Q&A section provides numerous exam-style questions with student answers at two grade levels, and examiner commentaries and marks.
Students can see where mistakes are typically made and where marks can be gained; Exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions are set an marked and how to boost grades; / 'Grade Boosts' throughout help refine exam technique, suggest how to improve grades and avoid common mistakes.
Students can see where mistakes are typically made and where marks can be gained; Exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions are set an marked and how to boost grades; / 'Grade Boosts' throughout help refine exam technique, suggest how to improve grades and avoid common mistakes.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is fantastic. All the information in one place - a one stop shop!" A level student review.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
60 figures and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908682-12-3 (9781908682123)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Gareth Rowlands is a former Head of Biology with over 30 years' experience teaching in secondary schools in England and Wales. He is an experienced examiner and formerly Principal Examiner for A Level Biology for a major awarding body. Gareth's publications include WJEC AS and A2 Biology Student Books, several A level study and revision guides as well as a number of local history books.
Content
Part One: Knowledge and Understanding - BY1 Basic Biochemistry and Cell Structure: Biochemistry, Cell structure and organisation, Cell surface membrane, Transport across cell membranes, Enzymes, Nucleic acids, Cell division; HB2 Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems: All organisms are related through their evolutionary history, The uptake of energy and nutrients, Gas Exchange, Transport from and to exchange surfaces, Human defence mechanisms, Pathogens, spread of human disease and control of infection. Part Two: Exam Practice and Techniques - Exam practice and skills, Questions, answers and examiner commentaries, Quickfire answers, Exam-practice question answers