Unit 3 & 4 Biology

An Introduction.

VCE Biology

Unit 1 Unity and Diversity– Cells in Action– Functioning Organisms

Unit 2 Organisms and their Environment– Adaptations of Organisms– Dynamic Ecosystems

Unit 3 Signatures of Life– Molecules of Life– Detecting and Responding

Unit 4 Continuity and Change– Heredity– Changes over Time

Assessment

Unit 3. Signatures of Life

• School Tasks (17%)– Outcome One: Molecules of Life

• Prac - Biochemical Processes (Enzymes)• Prac - Movement Across membranes (Eggs)

– Outcome Two: Detecting and Responding• Prac - Animal Responses to stimuli (You & Exercise)• Report – Immune Responses

• Examination 33%

Assessment

Unit 4. Continuity and Change

• School Tasks (17%)– Outcome One: Heredity

• Prac – Genetic Crosses• Prac – DNA Manipulation (CSIRO)

– Outcome Two: Changes Over Time• Report – Evolutionary Relationships• Written Response – Application of genetic technologies

• Examination 33%

Keys to Success in Biology

• Keep up with the all set work

• Read the text – often.

• Make chapter summaries as you go.

• Revise regularly – 3-5 times a week.

• Learn the terminology. Keep a glossary.

• Ask help whenever you need it – immediately.

• Read articles related to Biology. Watch TV programs about Biology eg Catalyst. Look on the internet for good websites. The wider your knowledge, the greater your understanding.

Unit 3. Signatures of LifeA Closer Look

Outcome One. Molecules of Life

– The chemical nature of a cell

– The role of organelles and membranes in

packaging and transport of biomolecules

– The nature of biochemical processes

– Applications of molecular biology in

medicine

Unit 3. Signatures of LifeA Closer Look

Outcome Two. Detecting and Responding

– Coordination and regulation

– Detecting self and non-self

– Physical and chemical barriers to infection

– Immune response

– Disorders of the immune system

– Acquired immunity, natural and vaccines