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Course Introduction
Topic 1: Cell Biology
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
Topic 2: Molecular Biology
2.1 Molecules to Metabolism
2.2 Water
2.3 Carbohydrates and Lipids
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
Topic 3: Genetics
3.1 Genes
3.2 Chromosomes
3.3 Meiosis
3.4 Inheritance
3.5 Genetic Modification
Topic 4: Ecology
4.1 & 4.2 Species, communities and ecosystems plus Energy Flow
4.3 Carbon Cycling
4.4 Climate Change
Topic 5: Evolution and Biodiversity
5.1 Evidence for Evolution
5.2 Natural Selection
5.3 Classification of biodiversity
5.4 Cladistics
Topic 6: Human Physiology
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
Topic 7: Nucleic Acids
7.1 DNA Structure and Replication
7.2 Transcription & Gene Expression
7.3 Translation
Topic 8: Metabolism Respiration & Photosynthesis
8.1
8.2
8.3
Topic 9: Plant Biology
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
Topic 10: Genetics & Evolution
10.1 Meiosis
10.2 Inheritance
10.3 Gene Pools & Speciation
Topic 11: Animal Physiology
11.1 Antibody Production & Vaccination
11.2 Movement
11.3 The Kidney & Osmoregulation
11.4 Sexual Reproduction
Option A: Neurobiology & Behaviour
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
Option C: Ecology & Conservation
C1: Species & Communities
C2: Communities & Ecosystems
C3: Impacts of Humans on Ecosystems
C4: Conservation of Biodiversity
C5: Population Ecology
C6: The Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycles
Option D: Human Physiology
D1 Human Nutrition
D2 Digestion
D3 Functions of the Liver
D4 The Heart
D5 Hormones and Metabolism
D6 Transport of Respiratory Gases
Internal Assessment (IA)
Statistics
Helpful Resources
Exams and Revision
Past Exams
General Revision
Topic 1 Cells
Topic 2 Molecular Biology
Topic 3 Genetics
Topic 4 Ecology
Topic 5 Evolution and Biodiversity
Yr 11 Mid Year Exam Revision
Compulsory Practicals
Microscope and Calculations
Osmolarity
Enzymes
Mesocosm
Ventilation
Extended Essay Biology
IB Biology
C3: Impacts of Humans on Ecosystems
Essential idea: Human activities impact on ecosystem function
Understandings:
Introduced alien species can escape into local ecosystems and become invasive.
Competitive exclusion and the absence of predators can lead to reduction in the numbers of endemic species when alien species become invasive.
Pollutants become concentrated in the tissues of organisms at higher trophic levels by biomagnification.
Macroplastic and microplastic debris has accumulated in marine environments.
Applications and skills:
Application: Study of the introduction of cane toads in Australia and one other local example of the introduction of an alien species.
Application: Discussion of the trade-off between control of the malarial parasite and DDT pollution.
Application: Case study of the impact of marine plastic debris on Laysan albatrosses and one other named species.
Skill: Analysis of data illustrating the causes and consequences of biomagnification.
Skill: Evaluation of eradication programmes and biological control as measures to reduce the impact of alien species.
Introductory Video
Powerpoint
C3 Impacts of Humans on Ecosystems
Videos
Fossil Fuels.mp4
Water Pollution.mp4
Invaders - Feral Animals & Pests in Australia.mp4
Mining.mp4
Solid Waste.mp4
Nuclear Energy.mp4
Air Pollution.mp4
Land Use.mp4
Worksheets and Activities
C3 Human Impact On the Environment Student Activity Sheet
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