Module One
THE CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS
Introduction
Welcome to your new Biology course.
Your IGCSE course begins by examining how all living organisms are classified and organised. You will already know that all organisms are made of cells, but do you know how many there are in the human body? Do you know how many different types of cells there are? Module One starts by studying these important building blocks of life and how they work together.
Before you start work, please make sure that you have read the Course Guide and reviewed the CAIE syllabus.
Wolsey Hall courses are based on a supported self-study approach. Our courses provide clear guidance on how to work through your coursebook and also links to supporting resources.
Your course tutor will provide feedback to help you progress by means of module assignments which you complete and submit for marking.
It is important that you follow our guidance on each Canvas topic page. Our Programme of Study (PoS) LINK shows how each topic is linked to your main coursebook and the CAIE syllabus. It is a good idea to print this document and have it readily available in your folder/exercise book.
Topics
Please work through the following two topics in order. Please click on each link and follow the guidance carefully.
Topic One (1.1): The Characteristics & Classification of Living Organisms
Topic Two (1.2): Organisation of the Organism
Topic Three (1.3): Movement In & Out of Cells
Topic Four (1.4): Biological Molecules