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AS Biology: Coursework

AS Biology: Coursework. Issue report. A report on a biological topic Intended to bring you into contact with a ‘real life’ example of Biology in use 20% of your AS grade. The style of the report. Should demonstrate knowledge of AS Biology

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AS Biology: Coursework

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  1. AS Biology: Coursework

  2. Issue report • A report on a biological topic • Intended to bring you into contact with a ‘real life’ example of Biology in use • 20% of your AS grade

  3. The style of the report • Should demonstrate knowledge of AS Biology • Should be written assuming that readers have knowledge of biology to at least GCSE A*-C

  4. The report will.. • Have a clear structure • Be written using technical vocabulary correctly, where appropriate • Incorporate visual methods of presentation • Acknowledge any artwork or photographs from other publications or websites • Demonstrate due care with the clear and correct use of English • Be word processed • Be between 1500 and 2000 words, including text attached to any diagrams, figures, graphs and data tables but not the bibliography

  5. Marking • Out of 40 marks • See the marking criteria in the booklet

  6. Suggested titles: • Global amphibians in deep trouble- how can we reverse the decline in the numbers of amphibians? • The increasing number of deaths from antibiotic resistant bacteria is a threat to the UK and globally. What can be done to prevent pandemics of such species? • The prevention and treatment of obesity • The use of pre-natal diagnosis to prevent inherited diseases • The treatment of high cholesterol by statins • Using artificial organs to supply the need for organ replacement

  7. Deadlines • First draft: Wednesday 10th February 2010 • Final submission: Wednesday 31st March 2010

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