This revision program will specifically prepare students with the confidence and skills to answer examination-style questions in the Year 12 SACE Biology examination in November.
Students may enrol in all or any number of sessions on offer which will be capped at a maximum of 4 students. Revision booklets will be provided for each topic.
Fees: $165 (GST inc) for a 3 hour group session.
Group Bookings: To make a booking in any of the sessions please email or text me with the session date and time preferences. I will then send a confirmation email once you are booked in.
DNA 1
- Monday 2nd October 9.30-12.30pm
DNA 2
- Tuesday 3rd October 2.30-5.30pm
Cells 1
- Wednesday 4th October 9.30-12.30pm
Cells 2
- Thursday 5th October 2.30-5.30pm
- Wednesday 11th October 9.30-12.30pm
Homeostasis
- Friday 6th October 9.30-12.30pm
Evolution
- Saturday 7th October 10.30-1.30pm
- Tuesday 10th October 9.30-12.30pm
Program Content
DNA 1
• DNA structure, genes and chromosomes
• Protein synthesis
• DNA replication
• Protein structure
• Enzymes
• Gene expression (Epigenetics)
• Mutation
DNA 2
• PCR
• Electrophoresis and Electropherograms
• Biotechnology
Cells 1
• Cell Theory
• Fluid Mosaic Model of cell membrane
• Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
• Comparing structure of plant and animal cells
• Distinguishing between autotrophs and heterotrophs
• Photosynthesis
• Aerobic respiration
• Anaerobic respiration
Cells 2
• ATP and ADP
• Inputs and outputs of autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms
• Movement of substances into and out of cells
• Factors affecting movement of substances
• Metabolic pathways/environmental factors and chemicals affecting biochemical processes
• Binary fission, mitosis and meiosis
• Cell cycle and cell culturing
Homeostasis
• Homeostasis and tolerance limits
• Stimulus Response Model
• Nervous system
• Positive and Negative feedback
• Endocrine system
• Nerves and hormones working together
Evolution
• Origins of Earth
• Endosymbiotic Theory
• Comparing organisms and the species concept
• Genetic variation
• Reproductive isolating mechanisms
• Gene pools
• Natural selection
• Speciation
• Succession
• Human impacts and biodiversity