Year 12
Biology
Syllabus
🧬 Module 5: Heredity
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Explore the structure and function of DNA
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Understand patterns of inheritance and Mendelian genetics
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Investigate mutations and their effects
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Study genetic technologies and their applications
🧪 Module 8: Non-infectious Disease and Disorders
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Examine causes and effects of non-infectious diseases
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Study nutritional, genetic, and environmental factors
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Investigate epidemiology and public health strategies
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Explore technologies used in diagnosis and treatment
🌿 Module 6: Genetic Change
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Examine causes and effects of genetic variation
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Understand natural and artificial selection
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Explore biotechnology and genetic engineering
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Investigate ethical issues in genetics
📘 Depth Studies
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Conduct student-led investigations into topics of interest
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Apply scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills
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Analyse data and communicate findings
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Connect biological concepts to real-world health and environmental issues
🦠 Module 7: Infectious Disease
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Study pathogens and the spread of disease
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Understand the immune response and vaccination
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Investigate historical and contemporary disease control
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Explore the impact of disease on populations and ecosystems
