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Biology

Teacher: Maurie Wetherall B.Sc.(Hons), Dip.Ed.

Maurice Wetherall B.Sc. (Hons) Dip.Ed -  is a highly successful Senior Biology specialist teacher, with over 35years experience, including Exam marking. He is co-author of the popular Biology Test and Exam Pack. Maurie is currently teaching Senior Biology at University Senior College


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Our next holiday seminars start 27 September. Select the session you're interested in below and add them to your cart to enrol.

Seminar Pricing
Regular price $60.00 per session
Special early bird price of $55.00 per session if you enrol into 6 or more sessions and pay before the early bird deadline click here to learn more

Session A

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Macromolecules 1

  • Chromosomes and genes, protein synthesis (transcription and translation), DNA replication
  • Types of macromolecules, mutations and mutagens
Exam focus: Multiple choice questions

Session B

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Macromolecules 2

  • Enzymes, membranes, molecular recognition
  • DNA and evolution, genetic manipulation
  • PCR and DNA sequencing
Exam focus: Short answer questions

Session C

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Cells 1

  • Cell theory, SA/V ratio, prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • Organelles
  • Movement of substances across membranes
  • Energy requirements of cells
Exam focus: Practical response questions

Session D

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Cells 2

  • Mitosis, regulations of cell division, evolution of cells
  • Endosymbiosis
  • Cell metabolism , effects of chemicals
Exam focus: Extended response questions

Session E

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Organisms

  • Tissues, organs, body systems
  • Responses to external changes
  • Exchange of materials (capillaries, lungs, kidneys and intestine)
  • How organisms obtain energy, sexual and asexual reproduction, meiosis and life cycles and natural selection

Session F

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Ecosystems

  • Populations, communities, trophic levels, cycling of nutrients
  • Productivity, succession
  • 'r' and 'K' reproductive strategies
  • Effects of human practices, human population growth
  • Evolution and speciation
Exam focus: How to prepare for the exam, strategies and techniques for success
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