Intermediate Biology: From Molecular Systems to Human Physiology
Niveaux scolaires: Grade 11
Système éducatif: STEM
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of life sciences, ranging from the principles of biodiversity and microbiology to the molecular dynamics of biochemistry and bioenergetics. It further integrates advanced computational biology techniques with the detailed anatomy and physiological mechanisms of plant and human systems, including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and musculoskeletal functions.
#Biodiversity#Cell_Theory#Biochemistry#Microbiology#Enzymes#Photosynthesis#Cellular_Respiration#Molecular_Biology#Calvin_Cycle#Bioinformatics#X-ray_Crystallography#Plant_Nutrition#Translocation#Cardiac_Cycle#Sliding_Filament Model

1. Analyze biological diversity and the principles of biological classification systems.
Objectifs d'apprentissage:
1. Discuss the meaning of the terms species and speciation.
2. Describe the classification of organisms into three domains: Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya.
3. Describe the taxonomic hierarchy of kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species within the Eukarya domain.
4. Outline characteristic features of the kingdoms Monera, Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.
5. Explain virus classification, ecosystem definitions, and niche roles.
6. Explain levels of biodiversity assessment and the importance of random sampling.
7. Describe methods to assess distribution and abundance of organisms in an area.
2. Examine the structural characteristics and ecological importance of bacteria and viruses.
Objectifs d'apprentissage:
1. Draw and annotate a generalized bacterial cell diagram.
2. Describe the chemical composition of bacterial cell walls and coverings.
3. Justify endospore formation as a survival mechanism in unfavorable conditions.
4. Explain bacterial motility and describe the structure of the bacterial flagellum.
5. Outline the ecological and economic importance of bacteria as recyclers and research tools.
6. Define normal flora and describe the benefits of human bacterial flora.
7. Describe the structure of model bacteriophages and HIV.
