Introduction

Biology is a fascinating, popular and useful subject. In St. Columba’s we aim to enthuse, inform and raise awareness about all aspects of the living world – and about the functioning of our own bodies. In so doing we also aim to prepare pupils for their certificate exams to as high a level as possible, and to prepare them for their roles as decision-making, responsible and interested members of society. 

The Biology Department in St Columba’s is centred around a dedicated Biology Laboratory, housed in a purpose-built Science Block which includes three other dedicated laboratories and associated preparation rooms. Each laboratory is fully equipped for practical work and has digital projection facilities and internet access. One laboratory also has a fully interactive whiteboard. There is an extensive video and DVD biology library.  

The Biology Notes for each teacher are detailed below. Click on the title to download. You will need the password from your teacher to open the file.

Click here to access the Biology Department Page on the Main Site

Leaving Certificate Course Notes - Dr. Stone

Transition Year Course Notes - Dr. Stone

Leaving Certificate Course Notes - Mr. Jones

V Form

VI Form

Transition Year Course Notes - Mr. Jones

Leaving Certificate Exam Archive Material

Files for Download

Bio Course Outline (.pdf 110 KB)

Bio Course Plan (.pdf 46KB)

Breakdown of Course Content (.doc 81KB)

Biology Syllabus (.pdf 285KB)

Topic by Topic Exam Papers (.pdf 1.8MB)