Subjects Info Hand-out NA Stream Brief descriptions of the elective subjects 1 REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL SECONDARY TWO STREAMING TALK 6 TH APRIL 2013

Biology component – Topics included I. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY 1. Cell Structure and Organisation 2. Movement of Substances 3. Biological Molecules II. MAINTENANCE AND REGULATION OF LIFE PROCESSES 4. Animal Nutrition 5. Plant Nutrition 6. Transport in Flowering Plants 7. Transport in Humans 8. Respiration III. CONTINUITY OF LIFE 9. Reproduction 2

Physics component – Topics included I. MEASUREMENT 1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement II. NEWTONIAN MECHANICS 2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Mass, Weight and Density 5. Turning Effect of Forces 6. Energy, Work and Power 3

III. THERMAL PHYSICS 8. Kinetic Model of Matter 7. Transfer of Thermal Energy 8. Thermal Properties of Matter IV. WAVES 9. General Wave Properties 10. Light V. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM 11. Current of Electricity 12. D.C. Circuits 13. Practical Electricity 14. Magnetism 4

Combine Science Physics & Chemistry 5105 Chemistry and Biology 5107

Geography component – Topics included Theme 1: Our Dynamic Planet (Physical Geography) (1) Living with Tectonic Hazards - Risk or opportunity? (2) Variable Weather and Changing Climate – A continuing challenge? Theme 2: Our Changing World (Human Geography) (3) Global Tourism - Is tourism the way to go? Theme 3: Geographical Skills and Investigations (4) Topographical Map Reading Skills (5) Geographical Data and Techniques (6) Geographical Investigations 6

Combined Humanities 2194 Geography

History component – Topics included Unit 1 –The World in Crisis Impact of World War I Rise of authoritarian regimes and its impact in the interwar years − *Case study of Communist Russia − *Case study of Nazi Germany World War II in Europe and the Asia–Pacific − Reasons for outbreak of WWII in Europe − Reasons for outbreak of WWII in the Asia–Pacific − Reasons for the defeat of Germany − Reasons for the defeat of Japan Unit 2 – Bi-Polarity and the Cold War Cold War and the bi-polar world order − Reasons for the Cold War in Europe Manifestation of Cold War outside Europe − *Case study of Korean War, 1950– 53 8

Combined Humanities 2194 History Duration of Written Examination: 1 hour 40 minutes

Design and Technology – Topics included 1 Design Method 2 Project Management 3 Research 4 Need Definition 5 Idea Generation and Development 6 Realisation Plan 7 Evaluation 8 Design & Technology in Society 9 Design Communication 10 Ergonomics and Anthropometry 11 Structures 12 Mechanisms 13 Electronics 14 Resistant Materials 15 Smart Materials 16 Marking Out 17 Shaping 18 Joining and Assembly 19 Finishing 10

Design & Technology (D&T) 7054 Duration of Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 11

Food and Nutrition – Topics included 1. Nutrition and Health 1.1 Nutrients 1.2 Diet and Health 1.3 Energy Balance 1.4 Meal Planning and Meal Analysis 2. Food Choices 2.1 Main Food Commodities 2.2 Food Labels 3. Food Science 3.1 The science of food preparation and cooking 3.2 Reactions in food during preparation and cooking 3.3 Evaluation of food 12

Food and Nutrition (F&N)

Art – Topics included Fine Art (2-D): Fine Art (3-D): Design (3-D): Textiles/Fibre Art: Electronic/Lens-Based Media: 14

Art

Principles of Account 1. The Role Of Accounting 2. Double Entry System Of Book-keeping 3. Accounting Procedures 4. Fundamentals Of Preparing The Final Accounts 5. Preparation Of Final Accounts 6. Analysis Of Final Accounts 16

Principles of Account (POA)

Additional Mathematics – Topics included ALGEBRA: Equations and inequalities Indices and Surds Polynomials Binomial expansions GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY: Trigonometric functions, identities and equations Coordinate geometry in two dimensions CALCULUS: Differentiation and integration 18

Additional Mathematics 4044