Course Description:

Welcome to our Biology Cambridge IGCSE course, meticulously tailored to help you conquer the intricacies of Topic 1: Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms. This comprehensive course is specifically designed for both Code 0610 and Code 0970 syllabi, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the IGCSE Biology examination.

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Core and Supplement Objectives: Master all core and supplement objectives as outlined in the syllabus for theory (papers 1, 2, 3, 4). These objectives provide a solid foundation for exam success.
• Thoroughly Explained Experiments: Gain a deep understanding of practical experiments with detailed explanations. Notes summarize the method, results, interpretation, evaluation, reliability, and conclusion, enabling you to excel in paper 6 questions.

Course Outline & Objectives (Core and Supplement):

1. Characteristics Of Living Organisms (Lesson 1): Describe the characteristics of living organisms by describing:
   • Movement
   • Respiration
   • Sensitivity
   • Growth
   • Reproduction
   • Excretion
   • Nutrition
2. Concept And Uses of Classification Systems (Lesson 2): Gain an in-depth understanding of how organisms are systematically classified based on shared characteristics. Key objectives include:
   • State that organisms can be classified into groups by the features that they share
   • Describe a species as a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring
   • Describe the binomial system of naming species as an internationally agreed system in which the scientific name of an organism is made up of two parts showing the genus and species
   • Explain that classification systems aim to reflect evolutionary relationships
   • Explain that the sequences of bases in DNA are used as a means of classification
   • Explain that groups of organisms which share a more recent ancestor (are more closely related) have base sequences in DNA that are more similar than those that share only a distant ancestor
3. Features of Organisms (Lesson 3): Go deeper into the features used to categorize animals and plants into appropriate kingdoms. Objectives include:
   • State the main features used to place animals and plants into the appropriate kingdoms
   • State the main features used to place organisms into groups within the animal kingdom, limited to (a) the main groups of vertebrates: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish (b) the main groups of arthropods: myriapods, insects, arachnids, crustaceans
   • Classify organisms using the features identified in 1 and 2
   • State the main features used to place all organisms into one of the five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungus, prokaryote, protoctist
   • State the main features used to place organisms into groups within the plant kingdom, limited to ferns and flowering plants (dicotyledons and monocotyledons)
   • Classify organisms using the features identified in 1 and 2
   • State the features of viruses, limited to a protein coat and genetic material
4. Experiment (Lesson 4): Dichotomous key of classification. Objectives include:
   • Construct and use dichotomous keys based on identifiable features

Course Benefits:

• Engage with meticulously crafted video lessons, providing comprehensive explanations of each lesson and experiment.
• Access downloadable summary study sheets that condense essential information, aiding your pursuit of an A* grade.
• Enhance your preparation with quizzes and assignments based on past papers to boost your confidence for the exam.
• Become part of a dynamic student group community, where you can interact with fellow learners and the course instructor, asking questions and sharing updates.

Unlock the captivating world of biology and prepare to excel in the IGCSE Biology examination through our “Biology Cambridge IGCSE Course – Code 0610 and 0970: Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms” course.