Biology : An Introduction to the Discipline of Biology

1. “What are we learning”?
Biology
INTRODUCTION TO UPPER SECONDARY BIOLOGY

2. Welcome to the world of biology!
• We’ll be focusing on different aspects on the study of biology
• Introduction : Chapter 1
• Principles of Biology : Chapters 2-5
• Maintenance and Regulation of Life Processes : Chapters 6-15
• Continuity of Life : Chapters 16-20
• Man and His Environment : Chapters 21-22

3. Introduction
• The Science of Life

4. Principles of Biology
• Cells
• Movement of Substances
• Nutrients
• Enzymes

5. Maintenance and Regulation of Life
Processes
• Nutrition in Humans
• Nutrition in Plants
• Transport in Humans
• Transport in Plants
• Respiration in Humans
• Excretion in Humans
• Homeostasis
• Nervous System
• The Human Eye
• Hormones

6. Continuity of Life
• Cell Division
• Reproduction in Plants
• Reproduction in Humans
• Heredity
• Molecular Genetics

7. Man and His Environment
• Ecology
• Our Impact on the Ecosystem

8. Upper Secondary Biology
22 CHAPTERS