Making use of Biology
Alderson & Rowland
Macmillan 1995
ISBN 0333 62093 3
Concentrates on applied aspects of GCSE biology and thus includes many biotechnology aspects, which are dealt with in an interesting and readable fashion.
Biology
Jones & Jones
CUP 1995
ISBN 0521 456185
GCSE text with good coverage of biotechnology aspects.
Facts about yoghurt
National Dairy Council
ISBN 0 902748 0
Short booklet for GCSE
Dairy Biotechnology
National Dairy Council 1990
GCSE teaching pack, with pupils' work sheets and teaching notes.
Practical Biotechnology
National Centre for Biotechnology Education 1993
A collection of tried and tested practical investigations, some of which teachers may find useful in extension work. Also contains safety guidelines.
Microbiology. An HMI guide for schools and further education
HMSO 1990
ISBN 0 11 270578 2
Essential reference for teachers undertaking microbiological work.
Topics in safety
Association for Science Education 1988
ISBN 0 86357 104 2
Includes risk assessment and details of hazards associated with work using fermenters.
Food chains to biotechnology
J B Land & R B Land Nelson 1983
ISBN 0 17 448088 1
Despite its age, this book contains much information on topics covered in the syllabus extension.
Biology at work
Tomkins, Reiss & Morris
CUP 1992
ISBN 0 521 38962
Written primarily for the 16-19 age group, but contains several sections relevant to this syllabus which could be handled by GCSE students.
Food science and technology
Philip Bunyan
Basil Blackwell Ltd 1991
ISBN 0 631 90264 3
GCSE text, part of the Blackwell Modular Science series. Deals with many aspects and exwnples of food production and preservation, including brewing, yoghurt and soy sauce.
Biotechnology
Sheila Hands
Longmans (Science at Work series) 1992
ISBN 0 582 07421 5
Covers some relevant biotechnology topics.
Finding out about brewing technology
Bill Down
Hobson's Publishing plc 1988
Bateman Street Cambridge CB2 ILZ
ISBN 1 85324 180 6
A source on the topic for GCSE.
Applications of genetics
Jennifer Gregory
CUP 1995
ISBN 0 521 48503 7
One of a series produced to support the Cambridge Modular Sciences A level scheme. provides support for all of the applied genetics aspects of the 1026 syllabus.
Applied Microbiology in the dairy industry
Mela.nie Quinn
Hobson's Publishing plc 1989
Bateman Street Cambridge CB2 ILZ
Contains interesting information on the industry
Life
Christine Harrison
(Bath Science 5-16 Project)
Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd
ISBN 0 17 438431 9
One unit out of 12 which deals directly with biotechnology and there are references to related topics elsewhere.
Microorganisms, biotechnology and disease
Lowrie & Wells
CUP 1991
ISBN 0 521 38746 9 (student's book)
ISBN 0 521 38746 7 (Teacher's book)
Aimed at the 16-19 age group and their teachers.
Biological Science Review
Philip Allan Publishers Ltd
Market Place Deddington Oxon
OX150SE
Tel 01869 338652
Five issues annually, by subscription, targets A-level students; useful articles on biotechnology topics from time to time.
Genetic modification and food
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Foodsense London
SE99 7TT
Highly recommended for students, this small booklet gives a useful and interesting review of the topic, at a suitable level. Copies (ref. PB2052) are available free of charge from the above address, or by telephoning the MAFF Hotline, on 0645 556000.
Scientific American Vol 266 No 6 June 1992 pages 34-39
Transgenic crops
Gasser and Fraley
Explains the Agrobacterium and ballistic injection systems and catalogues examples of crop plants that have been genetically altered.
The following publications are suitable for selective use as information sources by teachers only.
Microorganisms and Biotechnology
Jane Taylor
(Bath Science 16-19 Project)
Macmillan 1990
ISBN 0 333 48320 0
Applied Genetics
Geoff Hayward
(Bath Science 16-19 Project)
Macmillan 1990
ISBN 0 333 46659 4
Microbes and biotechnology
M R Ingle
Basil Blackwell 1986
ISBN 0 631 14455 2
The following are expensive, specialist texts:
Animal breeding and infertility
Meredith
Blackwell Science 1995
ISBN 0 632 040386 6
Includes totally up to date information on all 'veterinary biotechnology' aspects of the syllabus. A source from which to check details.
Exploiting biotechnology
Vivian & Sheila Mosey
Harwood Academic Publishers 1995
ISBN 3 7186 5570 5 (softback version)
Microbial biotechnology
Glazer & Nikaido
W H Freeman 1995
ISBN 0 7167 2608 4
Principles of fermentation technology
Stanbury, Whitaker & Hall
Pergamon
ISBN 0 08 036131 (softback version)