DP Biology
Core DP
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1. Cell Biology
Practicals: 1.1 Use of light microscope to investigate the structure of cells and tissues, with drawing of cells. Calculation of the magnification of drawings and the actual size of structures and ultrastructures shown in drawings or micrographs
Content 1.1 Introduction to cells 1.2 Ultrastructure of cells 1.3 Membrane structure 1.4 Membrane transport 1.5 The origin of cells 1.6 Cell division 2. Molecular Biology Practicals:
Content: 2.1 Molecules to metabolism 2.2 Water 2.3 Carbohydrates 2.4 Proteins 2.5 Enzymes 2.6 Structure of DNA and RNA 2.7 DNA replication, transcription and translation 2.8 Cell respiration 2.9 Photosynthesis 3. Genetics Practicals:
Content: 3.1 Genes 3.2 Chromosomes 3.3 Meiosis 3.4 Inheritance 3.5 Genetic modification and biotechnology 4. Ecology Practicals:
Content: 4.1 Species, communities and ecosystems 4.2 Energy flow 4.3 Carbon cycling 4.4 Climate change 5. Evolution and Biodiversity Content: 5.1 Evidence for evolution 5.2 Natural selection 5.3 Classification of biodiversity 5.4 Cladistics 6. Human Physiology Practicals: 6.4 Monitoring of ventilation in human at rest and after mild and vigorous exercise Content: 6.1 Digestion and absorption 6.2 The blood system 6.3 Defence against infectious disease 6.4 Gas exchange 6.5 Neurons and synapses 6.6 Hormones, homeostasis, and reproduction For more detail please download the course syllabus below |