The Biology Department
Welcome to the Biology Department. Biology is a subject at the cutting edge of scientific research and development and covers a range of topics from the human genome projects to conservation.

The staff of the biology department are as follows:

Miss W Walker
Mr A Tweedie
Mrs N Lewis
Miss C Smith

Aims of the Biology Department
The Biology Department aims to:

• contribute to the general, formal, education of its pupils, through their involvement with the processes of scientific investigation, in a biological context.
• contribute to the personal and social development of its pupils, through the development of relationships between staff and pupils, encouragement of positive social attitudes, and respect for pupils as individuals.
• increase the awareness of pupils of their own bodies, and to enable them to make informed choices in regard to health.
• stimulate interest in and respect for the environment.
• increase the awareness of pupils in the relation of humans to their environment, and the part played by humans in influencing their environment.
• develop the pupils' understanding of the implications of human activity for the environment.
• improve pupils' ability to make value judgements of human activities.
• prepare candidates as fully as possible for examinations administered by external agencies.

Why Choose Biology?
Biology tells us about the natural world around us which we are all part of. It can also tell us about the physical makeup of our bodies which enables us to produce cures and treatments for many diseases.

There are a variety of careers available with a biology background. These include:

• Forensic Science
  helping the police with crime investigation.
• Healthcare
  working in the hospital laboratories.
• Research
  the development of new drugs and treatments for diseases.
• Environmental Management and Conservation
  Park rangers and zoo keepers.
• Biotechnology
  Production of alternative fuel sources and medicines.
• Polictics and Policy statements
  Science advisors to government and businesses.
• Scientific Journalists
  To write reports on the new scientific developments.
• Genetic counsellors
  to council patients on genetic disorders which run in families.
• Art work
  to provide illustrations for biological textbooks.