August 22nd – October 31st 2020

Saturdays 11.30 am -12.30 pm

This course is taught by highly motivating and passionate teacher, Jacqui Smoler (BSC. Hons. Grad. Dip. Ed. Sec. Grad. Cert. Maths & Science Ed. M. Ed. IBDP Biology) who has over 25 years of experience teaching Year 12 students in SACE Biology in both public and independent schools in South Australia.

The revision program will specifically prepare students with the confidence and skills to answer short and extended response examination-style questions in the Year 12 SACE Biology examination on Friday, November 6th.

All 12 sessions will be held on Saturday mornings from 11.30 am -12.30 pm at 67 King William Road Unley. Students may enrol in all or any number of the sessions on offer which will be capped at a maximum of 6 students.

Fee: $95 GST inclusive per 1 hour session or $950 GST inclusive if booking for all 12 sessions.

Phone 0412 056 774 to confirm your booking.

Revision Program

DNA and Proteins 1 – August 22nd

• DNA structure, genes and chromosomes
• Protein synthesis
• DNA replication
• Protein structure

DNA and Proteins 2 – August 29th

• Enzymes
• Gene expression
• Mutations

DNA and Proteins 3 – September 5th

• PCR, Electrophoresis and Electropherograms
• Biotechnology

Cells 1 – September 12th

• Cell theory
• Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
• Photosynthesis

Cells 2 – September 19th

• Cell respiration
• Movement of substances
• Cell metabolism

Cells 3 – September 26th

• Binary fission
• Mitosis
• Meiosis
• Cell cycle
• Cell culture

Homeostasis 1 – October 3rd

• Homeostasis and tolerance limits
• Stimulus Response Model
• Nervous system
• Positive and Negative Feedback

Homeostasis 2 – October 10th

• Endocrine system
• Nervous system and Endocrine systems working together

Evolution 1 – October 17th

• Origins of life on Earth
• Endosymbiotic theory
• Comparing organisms and the species concept
• Genetic variation

Evolution 2 – October 24th

• Gene pools
• Natural selection
• Speciation
• Succession
• Human impacts and biodiversity.

Science as a Human Endeavour – October 31st

• Practice writing responses to SHE questions