Module 1: Cells as the Basis of Life

Cell Structure
Cell Function

4 Topics
Module 2: Organisation of Living Things

Organisation of Cells

2 Topics
1. Comparing Different Types of Cells
2. Biological Hierarchy
Nutrient and Gas Requirements

6 Topics
Transport

2 Topics
1. Transport Systems in Animals and Plants
2. Respiratory, Circulatory and Excretory Systems
Module 3: Biological Diversity

Effects of the Environment on Organisms

2 Topics
1. Effects of Selection Pressures
2. Changes due to Selection Pressures
Adaptations
Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
Evolution - the Evidence
Module 4: Ecosystem Dynamics

Population Dynamics
Past Ecosystems
Future Ecosystems
Module 5: Heredity

Reproduction
Cell Replication
DNA and Polypeptide Synthesis
Genetic Variation
Inheritance Patterns in a Population
Module 6: Genetic Change

Mutation

1 Topic
1. Operation of Mutagens
Biotechnology
Genetic Technologies
Module 7: Infectious Disease

Causes of Infectious Disease
Responses to Pathogens
Immunity
Prevention, Treatment and Control
Module 8: Non-infectious Disease and Disorders

Homeostasis
Causes and Effects
Epidemiology
Prevention
Technologies and Disorders

HSC Biology Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

In Progress

Lesson 8 of 29

In Progress

← Previous

Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

What is the relationship between evolution and biodiversity?
Inquiry Question

Overview

Explain biological diversity in terms of the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection by examining the changes in and diversification of life since it first appeared on the Earth
Analyse how an accumulation of microevolutionary changes can drive evolutionary changes and speciation over time, for example:
- Evolution of the horse
- Evolution of the platypus
Explain, using examples, how Darwin and Wallace’s Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection accounts for:
- Convergent evolution
- Divergent evolution
Explain how punctuated equilibrium is different from the gradual process of natural selection