in Applied Science
Unit 8
Unit Recording Sheet
This form should be completed by the centre assessor. Please enter specific page numbers where evidence can be found in the portfolio, or where electronic evidence is being submitted, the location of this.
One of these sheets should be attached to the assessed work of each candidate.
Unit Title / Cell biology / Unit Code / T/507/6165 / Year / 2 / 0 / 1
Centre Name / Centre Number
Candidate Name / Candidate Number
GradingCriteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Pass
The grading criteria are the Pass requirements for this unit.In order to achieve a Pass grade, all Pass criteria must be achieved.
Learning Outcome 1:Understand the functions of the plasma membrane andendomembrane systems
P1:
Describe the functions of the plasma membrane
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to use key cytological techniques
P2:
Demonstrate the use microscopical and differential staining techniques
P3:
Demonstrate the use of an appropriate cell counting technique
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the cell cycle and the importance ofmitosis
P4:
Describe the cell cycle, stages of mitosis and cytokinesis
Grading Criteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Learning Outcome 4: Understand the process and significance ofdifferentiation
P5:
Describe the process of differentiation in the embryo in producing specialised cells
Learning Outcome 5: Understand the potential of stem cells in medicaltherapies
P6:
Describe uses of stem cells in medicine
GradingCriteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Merit Criteria
The grading criteria are the Merit requirements for this unit.In order to achieve a Merit grade, all Merit criteria must be achieved and all Pass criteria must also have been achieved.
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the functions of the plasma membrane and endomembrane systems
M1:
Explain the dynamic nature of endomembrane systems in a eukaryotic cell
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the cell cycle and the importance of mitosis
M3:
Explain the importance of mitosis
Learning Outcome 4:Understand the process and significance of differentiation
M4:
Explain the laboratory techniques used in stem cell therapy
GradingCriteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Distinction Criteria
The grading criteria are the Distinction requirements for this unit.In order to achieve a Distinction grade, all Distinction criteria must be achieved and all Merit and Pass criteria must also have been achieved.
Learning Outcome 1:Understand the functions of the plasma membrane and endomembrane systems
D1:
Explain the role of cell signalling pathways
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to use key cytological techniques
D2:
Demonstrate the use of a technique used to extend the limits of lightmicroscopy
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the cell cycle and the importance of mitosis
D3:
Assess the importance of mechanisms that arrest cell division
OVERALL GRADE (P,M or D)
I confirm that:
- the candidate’s work is solely that of the candidate concerned and was conducted under the required conditions as laid down in the qualification handbook;
- internal standardisation has been carried out and that all grades have been correctly recorded and accurately transcribed to the claim being submitted to OCR.
Completed by: / Date :
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