794-109 Biological Studies

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability to:

• use a microscope to observe plant cells;

• identify various types of plant cells;

• describe the anatomy of various parts of plants;

• describe the processes of photosynthesis and respiration;

• describe the processes of meiosis and mitosis;

• describe some basic biological processes in plants;

• describe the life cycle of a flowering plant;

• discuss the effects of various environmental factors on plants;

• describe various advantageous and deleterious relationships between plants and other organisms;

• list the important characteristics of the divisions of the plant kingdom;

• collect and analyse data;

The content includes: The importance of plants; cell structure; leaf, stem and root structure; primary and secondary growth; enzyme action; water uptake and loss; temperature and plant growth; photosynthesis and respiration; soil structure; nutrient cycling; ecology; mitosis and meiosis; genetics; the life cycle of a flowering plant; the plant kingdom; data collection and interpretation.

Assessment

One theory examination of 45 minutes (20%); one theory examination of 90 minutes (50%); two practical examinations of 60 minutes each (15%, 15%).