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Cell Biology<\/h6>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Identify the levels of biological organization<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe organic macromolecules and their monomers:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Proteins<\/li>\n \t<li>Carbohydrates<\/li>\n \t<li>Lipids<\/li>\n \t<li>Nucleic Acids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the cell theory<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe and compare major structures and their functions in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells<\/li>\n \t<li>Outline the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration and explain their roles in living systems<\/li>\n \t<li>Explain cell division in terms of sexual and asexual reproduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>B. Evolution<\/h6>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Cite evidence for evolutionary theory<\/li>\n \t<li>Explain the mechanisms of evolution<\/li>\n \t<li>Discuss the origin of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>C. Diversity of Life<\/h6>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of classification<\/li>\n \t<li>Identify major taxonomic groups<\/li>\n \t<li>Identify structures and distinguishing characteristics and describe life processes for the following groups:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Viruses<\/li>\n \t<li>Bacteria<\/li>\n \t<li>Protists<\/li>\n \t<li>Fungi<\/li>\n \t<li>Plants \u2013 nonvascular and vascular<\/li>\n \t<li>Animals \u2013 invertebrates and vertebrates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>D. Ecology<\/h6>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Describe energy flow and nutrient cycles within ecosystems<\/li>\n \t<li>Characterize ecosystems and the interactions therein<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe ecological changes over time<\/li>\n \t<li>Define biosphere and characterize biomes<\/li>\n \t<li>Explore and analyze ecological issues, such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Climate change<\/li>\n \t<li>Habitat destruction and\/or restoration<\/li>\n \t<li>Biodiversity<\/li>\n \t<li>Species extinctions<\/li>\n \t<li>Environmental stewardship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Options<\/h6>\nThe following topics may be included:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Bioethics<\/li>\n \t<li>Ethnobotany<\/li>\n \t<li>Resource management<\/li>\n \t<li>Applied ecology<\/li>\n \t<li>Methods in ecology<\/li>\n \t<li>Behavioural ecology<\/li>\n \t<li>Genetics<\/li>\n \t<li>Parasitology<\/li>\n \t<li>Local topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Laboratory Skills<\/h6>\nAll biology courses must include a minimum of seven dedicated laboratory and\/or fieldwork activities, wherein biology learners will:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Conduct lab and field procedures safely and ethically<\/li>\n \t<li>Demonstrate familiarity with common lab and field equipment and its use<\/li>\n \t<li>Demonstrate microscope skills<\/li>\n \t<li>Collect and record data effectively<\/li>\n \t<li>Analyze and interpret data collected<\/li>\n \t<li>Communicate results and conclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","rendered":"<div class=\"biology:-advanced-level\">\n<h3>Biology: Advanced Level<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Core Topics<\/h5>\n<h6>A. Cell Biology<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the levels of biological organization<\/li>\n<li>Describe organic macromolecules and their monomers:\n<ul>\n<li>Proteins<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates<\/li>\n<li>Lipids<\/li>\n<li>Nucleic Acids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Describe the cell theory<\/li>\n<li>Describe and compare major structures and their functions in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells<\/li>\n<li>Outline the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration and explain their roles in living systems<\/li>\n<li>Explain cell division in terms of sexual and asexual reproduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>B. Evolution<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Cite evidence for evolutionary theory<\/li>\n<li>Explain the mechanisms of evolution<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the origin of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>C. 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