Biology with Mrs Stewart

Objectives from the CSEC Biology syllabus will be covered. The objectives are as follows.

• Compare sexual and asexual reproduction

• Explain that sexual reproduction leads to variation in the off-spring while asexual reproduction is conservative –offspring identical to the parent.

• Describe the structure and function of the male reproductive systems in humans.

• Describe the structure and function of the female reproductive systems in humans.

• Describe the menstrual cycle

• Explain roles of oestrogen and progesterone and the effect of pregnancy on the menstrual cycle.

• Outline the mechanism for bringing gametes together.

• Describe the sequence of events that leads to the fusion of gamete 

• Discuss the development of the embryo in humans.

• Explain the significance of implantation and the functions of the amnion, placenta and umbilical cord

• Define the term birth control

• Identify the major birth control methods

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of birth control.

• Identify the causative agent of AIDS

• Explain the transmission and control of Acquired

• Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 

• Discuss the implication of AIDS, method of treatment and control

• Identify the causative agent of gonorrhoea.

• Explain the transmission and control of gonorrhoea;

CSEC Biology