Learning outcomes:
1) To lay/fine-tune the foundations of the subject so that the student is able to feel comfortable and confident when tackling exam papers.
2) To strengthen students understanding of the fundamentals.
3) To develop students’ interest in studying Biology for ‘A’ levels or beyond.
Topics to be covered:
(A) The Cell and Biomolecules of Life :
- What is a cell?
- From cell theory to the organelles and the membrane: structure and function
- Bacterial cell: features of prokaryotic cell
- Biomolecules: types and structures; roles in living organisms as building blocks and intracellular trafficking
- What is enzymatic reaction? The catalyst and the regulating factors
- What is Stem cell? Its features, application and ethical implication
(B) Genetics and Inheritance:
- Central dogma of biology
- Nucleic acid: Structure and function
- From DNA replication to Cell cycle
- What could possibly go wrong? Genetic mutation and its implication
- Molecular biology of Cancer
- Mendelian Genetics
- Dihybrid crosses
- Genetics of bacteria and viruses
(C) Energy and Equilibrium:
- Energy trapping versus energy releasing process: photosynthesis and respiration
- Differences between oxygen-dependent and oxygen-independent respiration
- An overview of cell signaling and communication
(D) Biological Evolution:
- The concept of the species: Natural classification and phylogeny
- The neo-Darwinian revolution
- Genetic variation
- Natural selection and evolution
- The effect of environment on phenotype
(E) Infectious diseases:
- The immune system
- Genetic recombination
- Mode of viral and bacterial infection
- Vaccination and modes of action of antibiotics
(F) Impact of Climate Change:
- Human activities that contribute to climate change
- Effects of climate change
- Impact on biodiversity, biomedicines and global food supply
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
DATE: 19 June (Tue) to 21 June (Thu) 2018
TIME: 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM & 2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
To register, sms <Student Name><H2BIOLOGY> to 98530744 / 97860411.
For any queries, kindly call or SMS to 98530744 / 97860411.
