理科課程大綱
哲慧的星級理科課程
Physics Course Outline
Mechanics
- Motion and its description (position, velocity, acceleration)
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Work, energy, and power
- Gravitational force and potential energy
- Elasticity and Hooke’s law
Thermal Physics
- Temperature and thermal expansion
- Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
- First and second laws of thermodynamics
- Ideal gas law and thermodynamic processes
- Heat engines and efficiency
Waves and Optics
- Types of waves (mechanical, electromagnetic)
- Properties of waves (wavelength, frequency, amplitude)
- Reflection, refraction, and lenses
- Interference and diffraction
- Polarization and color
Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric charges and Coulomb’s law
- Electric fields and potentials
- Current and Ohm’s law
- Magnetic fields and Faraday’s law
- Electromagnetic induction and AC/DC circuits
Modern Physics
- The structure of atoms (proton, neutron, electron)
- Nuclear physics (nuclear reactions, radioactivity)
- Quantum mechanics (wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle)
- Relativity (special and general)
- Particle physics (fundamental particles and forces)
Astronomy
- The solar system and its structure
- The sun and its properties
- The stars and their lifecycle
- The Milky Way and other galaxies
- The universe and its history (big bang theory, expansion and dark energy)
Chemistry Course Outline
The Structure of Matter
- The mole concept and chemical calculation
- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Chemical bonding (ionic, covalent, and metallic)
- The properties of molecules and their relationship to the molecular structure
- The behavior of solids, liquids, and gases
Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Acids and bases and their properties
- Neutralization reactions
- The pH scale and buffer solutions
- Salts and their preparation
- Solubility of salts and their applications
Redox Reactions
- Oxidation-reduction reactions
- Balancing redox reactions
- Electrochemical cells and their applications
- Galvanic cells and their applications
- Corrosion and its control
Thermochemistry
- Energy and its forms (potential, kinetic, thermal, and chemical)
- Enthalpy and its applications
- The first law of thermodynamics and its applications
- The second law of thermodynamics and its applications
- Thermochemical reactions and their applications
Chemical Kinetics
- Reaction rate and its factors
- The rate law and its applications
- Activation energy and its impact on reaction rate
- Catalysis and its impact on reaction rate
- Reactions in aqueous solution and their rate
Equilibrium and Acids-Bases
- Chemical equilibria and their applications
- Le Chatelier’s principle and its applications
- The equilibria of acids and bases
- The buffer solutions and their applications
- Titrations and their applications
The Properties of Solutions
- Solubility and its factors
- Concentration and its units
- Colligative properties (boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, osmotic pressure)
- The properties of electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solutions
- The properties of strong and weak acids and bases
Biology Course Outline
Cell Biology
- Cell structure and organization
- Cell membrane structure and function
- Transport across cell membranes (passive and active)
- Cytoskeleton and cell movement
- Cell division and reproduction (mitosis and meiosis)
Genetics
- Inheritance patterns (dominant and recessive, codominance)
- Chromosome structure and function
- DNA structure and replication
- Gene expression and regulation
- Mutations and genetic disorders
Evolution
- Definition and explanation of evolution
- Mechanisms of evolution (natural selection, genetic drift)
- Evidence for evolution (fossil records, comparative anatomy, comparative DNA)
- Speciation and biodiversity
- Human evolution and the origin of species
Biodiversity
- Definition and explanation of biodiversity
- Types of biodiversity (genetic, species, ecosystem)
- Biodiversity hotspots and conservation
- Threats to biodiversity (habitat loss, pollution, climate change)
- The importance of biodiversity for the ecosystem and human well-being
Plant Biology
- Structure and function of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers
- Transport in plants (xylem and phloem)
- Photosynthesis and respiration
- Plant reproduction (sexual and asexual)
- Plant growth and adaptation
Animal Biology
- Animal structure and function
- Animal behavior and communication
- Animal reproduction and development
- Animal adaptations and survival strategies
- Interactions between animals and their environment (predator-prey relationships, symbiotic relationships)