General Objectives

DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT
This course aims to help students to develop: Biology is the discipline in science which
Fourth Form 1. Develop an understanding of fundamental
seeks to understand the organization of the
organic world through an exploration of

Biology Course biological principles based upon practical and

theoretical knowledge of living organisms.
the structure and function of life forms at
the molecular, cellular, organismal and

Information
ecosystem levels, as well as the complex
2. Make accurate observations of biological
interactions and interdependencies which
materials and phenomena, both in the field and in occur at each of these levels..
the laboratory
3. Develop the ability to record information
accurately, formulate hypothesis, plan and carry MODES OF INSTRUCTION
out experiments to test them. 1. Classroom lectures
5. Develop the ability to appraise information
2. Group work and presentations
critically, identify patterns, cause and effect,
3. Experimentation
stability and change and evaluate ideas.
4. Classroom discussions
6. Develop and practise problem-solving skills
5. Audiovisual displays
7. Recognize the dynamic nature of the
6. Field trips
interrelationships between organisms and their
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of Biology
Office Location:
Examinations 3rd Edition by
10. To develop a natural curiosity about living Linda Atwaroo-Ali
Staff Room situated in the
administration building. SUBJECT: Biology organisms and a respect for all living things and  SBA Lab Book and Manual
the environment
 Stick glue, pencil, and ruler.
11. Integrate information Communication and
LEVEL: Fourth Form Technology (ICT) tools and skills.
 SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO RULES & EXPECTATIONS
7. Irritability and Response
1. Introduction  Response in plants 12. Ecology
 Orientation & Welcome  Response in other organisms Students are expected to:
 Setting Rules  Endocrine system  Ecological terms
 Establishing Routines & Procedures  Nervous system  Biotic and abiotic factors
 Sense organs (skin, ear, eyes)  Food chains/food webs
 Drugs  Collecting organisms  Obey ALL school rules;
2. Respiration and Gaseous Exchange
8. Growth and Development  Symbiotic relationships  Be present and punctual for EVERY
(4 Weeks)
∆ Growth and Development  Soil
 Respiration (aerobic/anaerobic) ∆ Reproduction in Plants ( parts of flower, pollination,  Population size and population density class;
 Respiratory System fertilization, dispersal, germination  Ecological study
∆ Sexual Reproduction in Humans  Be quiet and ready for classes
 Gaseous Exchange (inhaling/exhaling)  Biogeochemical cycles (Carbon, nitrogen,
 Smoking and its effects on the body (Secondary sexual characteristics, male and female before the teacher arrives;
water cycles)
 Laboratory Activities reproductive structures, structure of egg and sperm,
3. Transport in Humans menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, 13. Man’s effect on the environment (3 weeks)  Complete ALL homework and in-
contraceptives, STIs)
 9. Genetics and Variation (2 Weeks) class assignments on time;
Functions of transport system  Resources
 Parts of transport system  Pollution  Raise hands before asking or
 The Blood (functions, types, component)  Mitosis/meiosis  Deforestation
 The heart (structure, parts, flow of  Genetics terms  Destruction of coral reef answering ANY question;
blood)  Genetics crosses  Restoration of environment (reduce, reuse,
 Blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries)  Sex linked diseases  Have a copy of the text book and ALL
recycle)
 Circulatory System  Pedigree charts
other materials required for Biology
 Disorders of circulatory system
class at all times;
10. Evolution and Natural Selection
4. Transport in Plants  Variation DIPLOMAEXAMS  Remain in assigned seat for ALL
 Natural Selection
∆ Vascular Bundles  Evolution classes;
Structure of Xylem and Phloem vessels  Speciation  Complete all SBA lab reports.
 Biotechnology SCORING
∆ Transpiration  Artificial selection
∆ Translocation  Genetic engineering  Homework/classwork/presentation -
5. Excretion and osmoregulation - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - -- - - - -- - - -15%
 Excretion vs egestion
 Excretion in other organisms
 Quizzes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -20%
11. Diseases
 Excretory System  Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30%
 Types of diseases
 Osmoregulation  Role of body in defense against organisms
 Homeostasis  Vectors
6. Locomotion and Movement N.B. Daily Grades - - - - 65% of term
 Social and economic implications of Disease
 Locomotion vs movement
 Skeletal system ( vertebral column) PBA/End of year exams--------35% of
 Movement in other organism term grade
 Movement in plants