BIOLOGY

ADVANCED LEVEL

JULIE TABONE
 BIOLOGY
ADVANCED LEVEL

• NAMES
Introductory video
 BIOLOGY A-LEVEL
Ms Tabone

0.1 INTRODUCTORY LESSON

MATSEC SYLLABUS 2022-23 (part of)

BIOLOGY ADVANCED – FIRST YEAR
TOPICS COVERED: TOPIC MATSEC Syllabus
1. MATSEC – Paper 1
2. Eukaryotes 3.2.1
3. The Cell 3.2.1
5. Cell membranes 3.2.2
6. Transport across 3.2.3
membranes
8. Gas exchange 4.6.1 – 4.6.2
9. Transport in animals 4.4.1 – 4.4.5
 BIOLOGY A-LEVEL
Ms Tabone
0.1 INTRODUCTORY LESSON

BIOLOGY ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE

• Theory file * with MATSEC syllabus and dividers per topic
• Practical file*
• Text book – Biological Science 1 & 2 (Editor: Soper)
* Theory and practical files may be examined during
intervals as part of continuous assessment.

DELIVERY OF LESSONS
• Lessons delivered using power point presentations and animations
• Student notes provided; to be supplemented with notes taken in class
• Students expected to take notes during the lesson
• Representative past paper questions on each section given for homework/classwork
• Model answers provided for self assessment
• Continuous assessment based on class participation, assigned work and tests
LESSONS AND FOLLOW UP :
• When studying, it s recommended to write summaries of each
chapter based on the notes, text book and other relevant
resources.
• Prepare summaries on a separate notebook (not loose sheets)
in point forms, key words and diagrams as much as possible.
• If prepared well, these summaries would eventually constitute all
information covering the entire course and would facilitate
studying for the final exam.
• It is recommended that this is done after each lesson or at the end
of each week. Plan a study timetable, preferably starting with the
more challenging work and keep your material organised.
• Always ensure that you have understood the information in order
to be able to reproduce it and more importantly, apply it.
• Include model answers taken from past papers at the end of each
chapter and a list of representative questions which you can use for
revision.
BIOLOGY PRACTICALS
• Practical sessions in laboratory once a week
• Practical report submitted within a week
MATSEC PAST PAPERS
• Examination sessions 2005 – 2022 (model answers, assigned work, tests and exams)
• Past paper questions worked per topic
• Complete past papers worked within examination time
UNIVERSITY COURSES REQUIRING BIOLOGY
include
Medicine
Dentistry
Nursing and Midwifery
Physiotherapy
Medical Laboratory Science
Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science
Agricultural Science
Science educators
Psychology
Radiography
Podiatry
BIOLOGY A LEVEL THEORY TIMETABLE:

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

0745 - 0830 SC1A

0830 - 0915 SC1B
0915 - 1000 SC1B
1000 - 1030
1030 - 1115 SC1A
1115 - 1200 SC1B
1200 - 1245 SC1C
1245 - 1315
1315 - 1400 SC1A
1400 - 1445 SC1C
1445 - 1530 SC1C
YOUR COLLABORATION IS KINDLY REQUESTED:

• Attention during explanation and active participation is expected.

• No talking during explanation; ask permission to speak. You may be asked to retain
questions for after the explanation.
• Punctuality; late admissions not allowed in class.

• Mobile set on silent and placed in bag (not on the desk)

• Recording of lesson in any manner is not permitted.
• No eating or drinking in class unless permission is given
USE OF MICROSOFT TEAMS
LESSON

• A Team has been created for every class. Kindly confirm

you have been correctly added.

• Until further notice, all lessons are to be held in class. No

online lessons will be given.

NOTES

• Notes will be uploaded in the Class Material folder in the

General Channel within the class Team.
USE OF MICROSOFT TEAMS
ASSIGNMENTS
• Assignments will be uploaded after every section/topics. Students
will receive notification of assignment on Teams.
• Assignments can be accessed from the Assignment tab.
• Assignments are to be downloaded onto your PC, completed and
uploaded again in the respective Assignment tab within the due (and
close) date.
• No late submissions will be accepted.
ASSESSMENT
• Model answers of assignments will be uploaded in the Class
Material folder in the General Channel within the class Team (same
location as Notes).
• Tests and examinations will be written in class.
THANK YOU