Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to KIS Academics 🧠

    • Welcome to your KIS Academics Online Program
  • 2

    Module One - Topic One: Cell Structure

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 1.0 Topic Introduction

    • 1.1 Cell Theory

    • 1.2 Technologies to View Cells

    • 1.3 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

    • 1.4 Plant and Animal Cells

    • 1.5 The Fluid Mosaic Model of the Membrane

    • 1.6 Tips on Using a Light Microscope

    • 1.7 Review Questions
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    Module One - Topic Two: Cell Function

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 2.0 Topic Introduction

    • 2.1 Biological Molecules

    • 2.2 Other Molecules in Cells

    • 2.3 Transportation in Cells

    • 2.4 Biochemical Processes

    • 2.5 Enzymes

    • 2.6 Review Questions
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    Module Two- Topic One: Organisation of Cells

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 3.0 Topic Introduction

    • 3.1 Types of Organisms

    • 3.2 Multicellularity

    • 3.3 Specialised Cell Structures and Organelles

    • 3.4 Hierarchical Levels of Organisation in Complex Animals

    • 3.5 Hierarchical Levels of Organisation in Plants

    • 3.6 Review Questions
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    Module Two - Topic Two: Nutrient and Gas Requirements

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 4.0 Topic Introduction

    • 4.1 Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

    • 4.2 Gas and Nutrient Requirements

    • 4.3 Gas Exchange Systems

    • 4.4 Plant Structure

    • 4.5 Hypotheses and Theories on Plant Structure and Function

    • 4.6 Mammalian Digestive Systems

    • 4.7 Review Questions
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    Module Two - Topic Three: Transport

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 5.0 Topic Introduction

    • 5.1 Gaseous Exchange in Animals

    • 5.2 Transport Systems in Humans

    • 5.3 Gaseous Exchange in Plants

    • 5.4 Transport Systems in Plants

    • 5.5 Changes in the Composition of Transport Mediums

    • 5.6 Review Questions
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    Module Three - Topic One: Effects of the Environment on Organisms.

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 6.0 Topic Introduction

    • 6.1 Environmental Pressures

    • 6.2 Species Diversity and Abundance

    • 6.3 Natural Selection

    • 6.4 Abiotic Factors

    • 6.5 Biotic Factors

    • 6.6 Cane Toads in Australia

    • 6.7 Review Questions
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    Module Three - Topic Two: Adaptations

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 7.0 Topic Introduction

    • 7.1 Definitions

    • 7.2 Structural Adaptations

    • 7.3 Physiological Adaptations

    • 7.4 Behavioural Adaptations

    • 7.5 Charles Darwin's Observations and Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

    • 7.6 Review Questions
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    Module Three - Topic Three: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 8.0 Topic Introduction

    • 8.1 Biological Diversity

    • 8.2 Microevolution: Evolution of the Horse

    • 8.3 Convergent and Divergent Evolution

    • 8.4 Punctuated Equilibrium

    • 8.5 Review Questions

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    Module Three - Topic Four: Evidence for Evolution

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 9.0 Topic Introduction

    • 9.1 Biochemical Evidence

    • 9.2 Comparative Anatomy

    • 9.3 Comparative Embryology

    • 9.4 Biogeography

    • 9.5 Fossils and Dating Techniques

    • 9.6 Modern Evolution: Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

    • 9.7 Review Questions
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    Module Four - Topic One: Population Dynamics

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 10.0 Topic Introduction

    • 10.1 Definitions

    • 10.2 Abiotic Factors

    • 10.3 Biotic Factors

    • 10.4 Food Chains and Food Webs

    • 10.5 Sampling Techniques

    • 10.6 Recent Extinction Event: the Thylacine

    • 10.7 Review Questions
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    Module Four - Topic Two: Past Ecosystems

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 11.0 Topic Introduction

    • 11.1 Evidence for Past Ecosystems

    • 11.2 Past and Present Technologies

    • 11.3 Evolution of Sclerophyll Plants and Australian Animals

    • 11.4 Reasons for Change

    • 11.5 Review Questions
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    Module Four - Topic Three: Future Ecosystems

    • Topic Notes

    • Topic Notes (Annotated)

    • 12.0 Topic Introduction

    • 12.1 Human-Induced Selection Pressures

    • 12.2 Models for Biodiversity

    • 12.3 Restorative Practices

    • 12.4 Review Questions