JAMB Biology Curriculum
Your course of study, class by class and term by term. Work through the units in order and tick each one off.
- 72 study units
- 9 terms
- SS1 to SS3
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SS1 Foundation
Living systems, cells, nutrition and transport
First Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Biology as a Science
Meaning, branches, usefulness and the scientific method.
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2
Unit 02
Characteristics of Living Things
Features of life and levels of biological organisation.
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3
Unit 03
Principles of Classification
Grouping organisms; taxa, kingdoms and scientific naming.
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4
Unit 04
Major Groups of Organisms
Bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals; features and examples.
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5
Unit 05
Cell Theory and Types of Cells
Cell as living unit; unicellular/multicellular organisation.
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6
Unit 06
Plant and Animal Cell Structure
Organelles, similarities/differences and biological drawings.
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7
Unit 07
Diffusion and Osmosis
Movement down gradients; selective membranes and examples.
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8
Unit 08
Active Transport, Turgidity and Plasmolysis
Energy-requiring transport; turgor, flaccidity and cell changes.
Second Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Types of Nutrition
Autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition; producers and consumers.
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2
Unit 02
Photosynthesis
Raw materials, conditions, products and leaf adaptations.
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3
Unit 03
Mineral Nutrition in Plants
Macro-/micronutrients and deficiency symptoms.
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4
Unit 04
Classes of Food and Balanced Diet
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre.
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5
Unit 05
Food Tests and Enzymes
Qualitative food tests; enzyme action, specificity and temperature/pH.
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6
Unit 06
Feeding Adaptations and Mammalian Teeth
Modes of feeding, tooth types and dental formula concepts.
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7
Unit 07
The Human Digestive System
Alimentary canal; digestion, absorption and assimilation.
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8
Unit 08
Digestive Adaptations in Animals
Selected feeding mechanisms; earthworm, insect and bird gut structures.
Third Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Need for Transport
Transport media and significance for multicellular organisms.
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2
Unit 02
Blood, Blood Cells and Blood Groups
Plasma, red/white blood cells, platelets and ABO overview.
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3
Unit 03
Heart and Circulatory System
Heart chambers, blood vessels, circulation and heart function.
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4
Unit 04
Transport in Plants
Xylem, phloem, transpiration and translocation.
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5
Unit 05
Respiratory Surfaces and Gas Exchange
Adaptations of respiratory structures and breathing mechanics.
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6
Unit 06
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
Cellular respiration, ATP and differences between pathways.
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7
Unit 07
Excretion and the Kidney
Excretory products, kidney/nephron and basic urine formation.
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8
Unit 08
Ecological Relationships and Food Chains
Habitat, population, community, food chain/web and energy transfer.
SS2 Development
Homeostasis, coordination, support and reproduction
First Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Homeostasis and Internal Environment
Importance of stable internal conditions; feedback.
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2
Unit 02
Structure and Functions of the Kidney
Nephron; filtration; reabsorption; secretion.
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3
Unit 03
Liver Functions and Detoxification
Deamination; bile; glycogen regulation.
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4
Unit 04
The Skin and Thermoregulation
Sweating; vasodilation; vasoconstriction.
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5
Unit 05
The Nervous System
Brain; spinal cord; peripheral pathways.
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6
Unit 06
Neurones and Impulse Transmission
Sensory/motor/relay neurones; synapses.
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7
Unit 07
Reflex Actions and Coordination
Reflex arc; receptors; involuntary actions.
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8
Unit 08
Sense Organs and Responses
Eye; ear; skin; smell/taste.
Second Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Pituitary; thyroid; pancreas; adrenal gland.
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2
Unit 02
Hormonal Regulation of Blood Glucose
Insulin; glucagon; feedback.
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3
Unit 03
Plant Growth Regulators
Auxins; gibberellins; abscisic acid; ethylene.
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4
Unit 04
Tropisms and Nastic Responses
Phototropism; geotropism; stimulus/response.
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5
Unit 05
Plant Supporting Tissues
Xylem; phloem; collenchyma; sclerenchyma.
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6
Unit 06
Animal Skeletal Systems
Endoskeleton; exoskeleton; vertebral column.
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7
Unit 07
Joints, Muscles and Movement
Synovial joints; antagonistic muscles.
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8
Unit 08
Body Coordination Practicals
Reflex time; sensory response and movement.
Third Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Asexual Reproduction
Binary fission; budding; vegetative propagation.
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2
Unit 02
Flower Structure and Pollination
Parts; insect/wind pollination; adaptations.
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3
Unit 03
Fertilisation in Flowering Plants
Pollen tube; gamete fusion; seed formation.
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4
Unit 04
Seeds, Fruits and Dispersal
Seed structure; germination; dispersal methods.
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5
Unit 05
Human Male Reproductive System
Testes; ducts; hormones; sperm development.
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6
Unit 06
Human Female Reproductive System
Ovary; uterus; ovulation; menstrual cycle.
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7
Unit 07
Pregnancy, Growth and Development
Implantation; placenta; foetal development.
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8
Unit 08
Mitosis, Meiosis and Growth
Cell cycles; chromosome behaviour; growth curves.
SS3 Mastery
Heredity, ecology, evolution, health and practical skills
First Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Mendelian Genetics and Key Terms
Genes; alleles; dominance; segregation.
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2
Unit 02
Dihybrid Inheritance
Independent assortment; Punnett squares.
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3
Unit 03
Chromosomes, DNA and RNA
Chromosome organisation; nucleic acids.
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4
Unit 04
Sex Determination and Linked Traits
Sex chromosomes; X-linked inheritance.
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5
Unit 05
Blood Groups and Genetic Variation
ABO blood group alleles; genotype and phenotype.
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6
Unit 06
Mutation and Variation
Continuous/discontinuous variation; mutations.
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7
Unit 07
Applications of Genetics
Selective breeding; heredity; biotechnology examples.
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8
Unit 08
Genetics Examination Problems
Family tree; genotype probabilities; data analysis.
Second Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Ecological Concepts and Habitats
Species; population; community; ecosystem; niches.
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2
Unit 02
Food Chains, Food Webs and Trophic Levels
Energy transfers; producers; consumers; decomposers.
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3
Unit 03
Ecological Pyramids and Productivity
Pyramids of numbers, biomass and energy.
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4
Unit 04
Population Ecology and Sampling
Quadrats; transects; density; capture methods.
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5
Unit 05
Nutrient Cycles and Decomposition
Carbon; nitrogen; water cycles and microbes.
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6
Unit 06
Succession and Adaptation
Primary/secondary succession; adaptation types.
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7
Unit 07
Conservation and Pollution
Biodiversity; pollution impacts; protective measures.
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8
Unit 08
Evolution and Natural Selection
Darwin; evidence; speciation; adaptation.
Third Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Microorganisms and Disease Prevention
Bacteria; fungi; viruses; transmission and control.
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2
Unit 02
Biology in Agriculture
Crop pests; disease; breeding; storage.
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3
Unit 03
First Aid and Public Health
Emergency responses; sanitation and safe practice.
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4
Unit 04
Cell Biology and Physiology Revision
Cells; transport; nutrition; gas exchange.
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5
Unit 05
Coordination and Reproduction Revision
Nervous/endocrine systems; reproduction.
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6
Unit 06
Genetics, Ecology and Evolution Revision
Crosses; sampling; selection.
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7
Unit 07
Biology Practical Examination Skills
Specimen drawings; biological tests; fieldwork records.
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8
Unit 08
SSCE/UTME Integrated Mock and Corrections
Objective; theory; practical alternatives.