Investigations for Advanced Higher Biology

Sponsorship cost £1500

By the end of this course, you should be able to:  

  • Carry out a range of experiments that utilise many Laboratory Techniques for Biologists, as outlined in the course specification, e.g. using a centrifuge, haemocytometer, colorimeter, aseptic techniques and microsyringes.
  • Perform a direct cell count to explore the effect of an antifungal treatment.
  • Explore enzyme activity (including inhibition) using a colorimetric assay and gas sensor technology.
  • Deepen student understanding of protein molecules by exploring protein structure using RasMol.
  • Use titrations to construct a standard curve and determine the concentration of an unknown.
  • Carry out complex microbiological techniques that are applicable to the AH Biology course with appropriate risk awareness and safety precautions.
  • Understand the value of R as a statistical package and how to use this across a range of different investigations.
  • Exploring the effect of pH on the solubility of a protein, with supporting bioinformatic approaches. 

This course is GTCS accredited, i.e., it is aligned to the GTCS Standards for Full Registration and the National Model for Professional Learning.