SBI3C

Cellular Biology 

In this unit students will:  

• evaluate the impact of environmental factors and medical technologies on certain cellular processes that occur in the human body;  

• investigate the structures and functions of cells, and the factors that influence cellular activity, using appropriate laboratory equipment and techniques; 

•  demonstrate an understanding of the basic processes of cellular biology. 

Microbiology 

In this unit students will:  

• assess the effects of microorganisms in the environment, and analyse ethical issues related to their use in biotechnology;  

• investigate the development and physical characteristics of microorganisms, using appropriate laboratory equipment and techniques;  

• demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of microorganisms and the relationships that exist between them. 

Genetics 

In this unit students will:  

• evaluate some social, ethical, and environmental implications of genetic research and related technologies; 

• investigate the process of meiosis, and analyse data related to the laws of heredity; 

• demonstrate an understanding of the process of meiosis, and explain the role of genes in the transmission of hereditary characteristics. 

Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals

In this unit students will:  

• analyse the social or economic impact of a technology used to treat systems in the human body, and the impact of lifestyle choices on human health;  

• investigate, through laboratory inquiry or computer simulation, the anatomy, physiology, and response mechanisms of mammals;  

• demonstrate an understanding of the structure, function, and interactions of the circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems of mammals. 

Plants in the Natural Environment 

In this unit students will:  

• analyse the roles of plants in ecosystems, and assess the impact of human activities on the balance of plants within those ecosystems;

•   investigate some of the factors that affect plant growth;  demonstrate an understanding of the structure and physiology of plants and their role in the natural environment. 

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