Biology

Biology

Students will achieve a thorough exam revision of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Molecules of Life; and Detecting and Responding.

Program Structure:

Our Biology 12 Week Intensive Target Classes are structured into two distinct parts:

Part 1 - Week 1: Held over two days (6 hours in total)

The Advanced Blueprint to VCE Success seminar; designed to develop the skills and strategies necessary for students to become more efficient learners and more focused on achieving their goals.


Part 2 -
Weeks 2 to 11: 2 hours per week for 10 weeks (20 hours)

Students will be given a progressive and detailed revision of the subject content.  The examinable topics will be addressed systematically and students will complete examination style questions weekly.  A week by week description for the Biology Intensive Target Classes is shown below:

Week 2 Area of Study 1 Molecules of Life: Chemical Nature of the Cell.
Week 3 Area of Study 1 Molecules of Life: Cells in their Environment.
Week 4 Area of Study 1 Molecules of Life: Cellular Metabolism.
Week 5 Area of Study 1 Molecules of Life: Energy Conversion.
Week 6 Area of Study 2 Detecting and Responding: Detecting and Responding.
Week 7 Area of Study 2 Detecting and Responding: Coordination and Regulation.
Week 8 Area of Study 2 Detecting and Responding: Disease.
Week 9 Area of Study 2 Detecting and Responding: Immune Response.
Week 10 Area of Study 2 Detecting and Responding: Immunity.
Week 11 Revision Activities Extra Questions Set on the two Areas of Study.


Part 3 -
Week 12: Trial examination paper under strict examination conditions (2 hours) 

Students will complete a trial examination paper under strict examination conditions.  Upon completion, the trial examination paper will be assessed and immediate feedback will be given on how scores can be improved. 

The Biology  trial examination paper is written by senior VCE teachers, published authors, VCE assessors and state reviewers with ample experience in setting and marking VCE examinations.

Presenter Details:

Ms. Helen Ball

BAppSc. (Biotech), Grad. Dip. Ed.; Experienced VCE Teacher & VCE Assessor – Senior Teacher at Overnewton Anglican Community College.

Mr. Jeremy Hafford

BAppSc. (Hons), Grad. Dip. Ed.; Experienced VCE Teacher & VCE Author – Science Coordinator & Senior Teacher at Maryborough Education Centre.

Ms. Leanne Contessa

BSc. (Biology - Hons), Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Law; Experienced VCE Teacher & VCE Author – Senior Teacher at MacRobertson Girls High School.

Ms. Jo deMeester

BEd. (English & Biology); Experienced VCE Teacher & VCE Assessor – Senior Teacher at Swinburne Senior Secondary College.

Venue Details:


RMIT University, City Campus.  Specific building and room details will be provided upon enrolment.

 

Total Length of Program:


28 hours.  Week 1 is held over two days (6 hours) and Weeks 2-12 are 2 hours each (22 hours).  Classes will not run during the Easter holiday (term 1) break from March 17 to March 23, 2008.


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