1. Characteristics of Life and Organization-10%
1.1 Characteristics of Living Organisms- a. Define the characteristics of life such as growth and development, metabolism,
reproduction, etc.
- b. Briefly explain how the characteristics of life are carried out through the functions of
body systems
1.2 Levels of Structural Organization- a. Describe the structural organization of the human body by outlining the levels of
increasing complexity
- b. Distinguish between the four main tissue types based on their structure and function
| 1. Fundamentals of chemistry-6%- a. Define protons, neutrons, and electrons
- b. understanding electro positivity and electronegativity and the application of these
concepts
- c. Understanding concepts of solute, solubility and concentration
- d. Use the concepts of molarity, molality and perform simple calculations
| 1. Kinematics -4%
1.1 Units and Measures- a. Use units of length, volume, mass, and time
- b. Define density and calculate its value
1.2 Fluid Mechanics and Pressure- a. Define pressure and perform pressure calculations
- b. Explain the operation of a manometer
- c. Define buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure
- d. Describe the fundamental principles of fluid behavior
1.3 Motion- a. Explain Newton’s laws of motion
- b. Define and calculate speed
- c. Interpret speed–time and distance–time graphs
1.4 Simple kinetic molecular model of matter- a. Differentiate the physicochemical properties of solids, liquids, and gases
- b. Explain Brownian motion
- c. Carry out simple calculations using the gas laws
- d. Apply the concept of partial pressure
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1. Calculation –2%- a. Apply the four basic arithmetic operations, including formal written methods, with
integers, decimals, simple fractions and mixed numbers
- b. Perform exact calculations involving fractions
- c. Use Venn diagrams as a problem-solving tool
- d. Round numbers to accuracy
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2. Cell: Structure and Function –10%- a. Describe the structural differences between (i) prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and (ii)
plant and human cells
- b. Understand the cell cycle of eukaryotic cells and identify the organelles present and
their structure and function
- c. Describe the structure and function of the major classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
- d. Describe the types, properties, and mechanisms of action of enzymes
- e. understanding active and passive transport and their physiological relevance
| 2. Fundamentals of Acids, Bases and pH-6%- a. Define acids, bases and describe their chemical properties
- b. Define pH and explain its physiological significance
- c. Apply the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation to solve pH-related problems
- d. Define buffers and describe their importance in biological systems
| 2. Lights and Optics -2%- a. Define reflection, refraction, and total internal reflection
- b. Describe image formation by plane, concave and convex mirrors
- c. Use the terms focus and focal length correctly
- d. Interpret and analyse ray diagrams
- e. Explain the principle of magnification in a compound microscope
| 2. Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratios and Proportions –2%- a. Use the principles of fractions and percentages
- b. Solve problems involving percentage change
- c. Express relationships using ratio notation
- d. Apply ratios and proportions to solve problems
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| 3. Overview of Human Physiology –20% Provide a fundamental overview of the structure and function of the Digestive system, Respiratory
system, Circulatory system, Excretory system, Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system, Endocrine
system and Reproductive system
| 3. Nomeclature and isomersim -6%- a. Describe the basic substitution reactions of aromatic compounds
- b. Define isomerism and classify compounds as conformers, constitutional isomers, or
stereoisomers
- c. Define and classify electrophilic addition reactions
| 3. Waves and Sound -2%- a. Describe the key characteristics of the wave
- b. Differentiate between the Doppler effect, shock waves, and resonance
- c. Relate the loudness and pitch of sound to wave amplitude and frequency
- d. understanding how an echo is produced
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3. Solving Equations and Inequalities –2%- Solve linear equations with one unknown using algebraic methods
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4. Genetics and Molecular Biology –10%- a. Describe the mechanisms of Mendelian inheritance, theory of inheritance, and gene
interactions
- b. understanding incomplete dominance, codominance, complementary genes, and multiple
alleles
- c. Describe the transfer of genetic information and its regulation
- d. Apply principles of human molecular genetics in medicine, including genetic engineering
and molecular diagnostics
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4. Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids -6%- a. Identify the general structures of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids
- b. Describe the characteristic reactions of aldehydes and ketones, including glucose and
fructose
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4.Energy and Electricity-2%
4.1 Energy- a. Describe the different methods by which energy is transferred
- b. Define work and state its units
4.2 Electricity- a. Describe electric capacitance and electric current
- c. Define electromagnetic induction
- d. Use Ohm’s law to solve numerical problems
| 4. Calculation –2%- a. Use standard units of measurement and related concepts, including length, area,
volume/capacity, mass, and time
- b. Calculate the perimeter and area of two-dimensional shapes, including composite figures
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5. Amines -6%- a. Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines
- b. Use pKb values of amines and pKa values of their conjugate acids
- c. Predict the predominant products of acid–base reactions involving amino acids
| | 5. Probability and Statistics –2%- a. Interpret qualitative, discrete, and continuous data, including grouped and ungrouped
data
- b. Extract information from tables and lists
- c. Calculate mean, median, mode, and range
- d. Interpret graphs and diagrams and draw conclusions
- e. Identify correlation and lines of best fit
- f. Use probability terminology and the probability scale
- g. Interpret theoretical and experimental probabilities
- h. Recognise variability in repeated experiments
- i. Understand the effect of sample size on probability estimates and population
characteristics
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