1. Unit 3/4 Biology 2015

2. Resources Essential Optional Nelson Biology 3 & 4 textbook Biolnotes
Biozone 2015
studyON - Jacaranda
A4 Exercise Book
Display Book for handouts
Moodle
Optional
Biolnotes
Checkpoints
Smartstudy guide
Biology Dictionary

3. What do we study? SIGNATURES OF LIFE
Biomacromolecules: structure and function
Structure and function of the plasma membrane
Biochemical Pathways: enzymes, photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Signal transduction within the nervous, endocrine and immune systems.
Structure and function of the immune system.
CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
The cell cycle
Patterns of inheritance
The relationship between genes, DNA and proteins.
Gene technology.
Evolution: evidence, mechanisms and theories.
Human evolution

4. What do I need to do to get an S?
Complete chapter review and apply understandings questions for each of the 12 chapters.
Complete all Biozone pages set by your teacher.
Complete studyON tasks set by your teacher.
Complete any set class tasks.
Complete 5 SACs per Unit to a satisfactory standard.

5. Assessment Unit 3: Signatures of Life
SAC 1: Practical activity on a biochemical process
SAC 2: Practical activity on membranes
SAC 3: Practical activity on cellular respiration and photosynthesis
SAC 4: Report on stimuli response
SAC 5: Summary of immune response
These SACs make up 20% of your final grade

6. End of year exam = 60% of final grade
Unit 4: Continuity and Change
SAC 1: Practical activity on a genetic cross
SAC 2: Practical activity related to mitosis and meiosis.
SAC 3: Report on DNA manipulation
SAC 4: Response on evolutionary relationships
SAC 5: Gene technology presentation
These SACs make up 20% of your final grade
End of year exam = 60% of final grade

7. Excursions
You will be required to attend an excursion in This excursion will be held at CSIRO Highett.
Unit 4 – VCE Genetic Engineering
This lab session provides students with experience and knowledge in genetic engineering. Activities include:
Separation of DNA fragments with gel electrophoresis
Transformation of bacteria using plasmid DNA
A discussion explaining techniques used in the session as well as PCR and pertinent ethical issues”.
Cost: approx $20.00

8. How Good is Your knowledge?
What does DNA stand for?
What gas is needed for photosynthesis?
What organelle is associated with cellular respiration?
What is the name of the green pigment found in plants?
What is the name of the scientist famous for his work on evolution?
What is a circular piece of DNA called
What is a nucleotide made up of?
What are erythrocytes? And what do they carry around the body?
In what organelle does mitosis occur?
Name one hormone that regulates blood glucose concentration.
How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?
Name the stages of mitosis in order.

9. Holiday Homework Questions from Nelson Biology Chapter 1 (all)
Review and Apply Understanding Questions
Chapter 2 (all)
Review Questions and Apply Understanding Questions
You must submit your questions to your teacher by your first biology lesson in 2015.

10. Knowledge from Units 1/2
It would be useful for you to revise the following from your Unit 1 and 2 textbook for the beginning of Unit 3:
What is a cell?
Organelles and their functions.
Transport processes: diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, active transport and cytosis.
Hypertonic/Hypotonic solutions
Biomacromolecules

11. Which is the odd one out?
Red Blood Cells
Amoeba
Leaf Cell
In groups of 3-4, look at each of the 3 pictures and decide which one is the odd one out and why. How many reasons can you find?

12. Voyage Inside the Cell