Topic 1: Growth
a). Concept of Growth
i. Explain the concept of growth
ii. Investigate internal and external factors affecting growth in plants and animals
b). Mitosis and Growth
i. Explain the concept of mitosis
ii. Illustrate stages of mitosis
iii. Explain the significance of mitosis in the growth
c). Growth and Developmental Stages in Human
i. Explain growth and development in human being
ii. Explain the stages of human post–natal growth and development
iii. Explain physiological, psychological and behaviour changes associated with growth and development
iv. Outline factors which affect the rate of physical deterioration of human body and services required to meet the needs of an individual at each stage
d). Growth in Flowering Plants
i. Explain the concept of seed germination
ii. Outline changes which occur during seed germination
iii. Investigate conditions necessary for seed germination
iv. Carry out practical activities to demonstrate epigeal and hypogeal germination
Topic 2: Genetics
a). Concept of Genetics
i. Explain the concept of the genetics
ii. State common terms used in genetics
b). Genetics Materials
i. Explain the concept of genetics Materials
ii. Describe the structure and composition of genetics materials (Deoxyribonucleic Acid and Ribonucleic Acid )
iii. Differentiate Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
c). Principle of Inheritance, Concept of Inheritance
i. Explain the concept of inheritance
d). Mendelian Inheritance
i. State Mendel’s first law of inheritance
ii. Illustrate monohybrid crosses and interpret their results of crosses and ratios
iii. Interpret data from monohybrid experiments to demonstrate mendel’s first law of inheritance
iv. Illustrate patterns of inheritance that follow mendel’s first law
e). Non-Mendelism Inheritance
i. Explain concepts of incomplete dominance and Co-dominance
ii. Illustrate patterns of inheritance that deviates from mendel’s first law of inheritance
f). Sex Determination and Inheritance
i. Describe the mechanism of sex determination and inheritance
iii. Explain the concept of sex linked, sex Limited and sex influenced characters
iii. Explain consequences of sex preference and sex selection
g). Variation Among Organisms
i. Explain the concept of variation
ii. Identify variations among organisms
iii. Give the meaning of continuous and discontinuous variations
iv. Differentiate continuous from discontinuous variation
v. Explain causes of variation among organisms
h). Genetic Disorders
i. Give the meaning of genetic disorders
ii. Cite examples of genetic disorders
iii. Explain the causes and effects of genetic disorders
i). Application of Genetics
i. Outline application of genetics in everyday life
ii. Explain the importance of genetics in biological science and related fields
Topic 3: Classification Of Living Things
a). Kingdom Animalia
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the kingdom Animalia
ii. Mention the major phyla of the kingdom Animalia
b). Phylum Platyhelminthes
i. Explain the general and distinctive features of the phylum platyhelminthes
ii. Describe the structure of organisms under the phylum latyhelminthes
c). Phylum Aschelminthes (Nematoda)
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the phylum aschelminthes
ii. Describe the structure of organisms under the phylum aschelminthes
iii. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of roundworms
d). Phylum Annelida
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the phylum Annelida
ii. Describe structure of organism under the phylum Annelida (Earthworm)
iii. Explain advantages and disadvantages of lumbricus (Earthworm)
e). Phylum Arthropoda
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the phylum Arthropoda
ii. Mention classes of the phylum Arthropoda
iii. Cite examples of organisms under each class of the phylum Arthropoda
iv. Explain distinctive features of each class of the phylum Arthropoda
v. Describe structures of representative organisms under each class
vi. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the organisms under each class of phylum Arthropoda
f). Phylum Chordata
i. Explain general and distinctive characteristics features of the phylum Chordata
ii. Mention classes of the phylum chordate
iii. Explain distinctive features of each class of the phylum Chordata
iv. Describe structure of representative organisms in each class of phylum Chordata
v. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of organisms under each class of phylum Chordata
Topic 4: Evolution
a). Concept of Organic Evolution
i. Explain the concept of organic evolution
b). Theories of the Origin of Life
i. Outline the basic ideas about the origin of life
ii. State the theories of the origin of life
c). Theories of Organic Evolution, Lamarckism
i. State Lamarck’s theory of evolution
ii. Explain Lamarck’s observations and deductions
iii. Outline merits and demerits of Lamarck’s theory of evolution
d). Darwinism
i. State Darwin’s theory of evolution
ii. Investigate evidences and application of organic evolution in the real life situation
Topic 5: Human Immunodeficiency (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) And Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
a). Relationship Between HIV, AIDS and STIs
i. Distinguish between HIV, AIDS and STIs
ii. Explain the relationship between HIV and STIs
b). Management and Control of HIV/AIDS and STIs
i. Outline ways of managing and controlling HIV, AIDS and STIs
ii. Mention the life skills needed for home based care for PLWHA
iii. Mention precautions to be taken when handling people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and STIs
c). Counseling and Voluntary Testing (CVT)
i. Explain the concept of counseling and voluntary testing
ii. Outline the significance of CVT in the control and prevention of HIV/AIDS and STIs
iii. Explain the procedures and techniques of CVT for HIV/AIDS