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Topics Covered on the Canadian DAT

Biology

Cell and Molecular Biology

– origin of life, cell metabolism (including photosynthesis/ enzymology, cellular processes, thermodynamics, organelle structure and function, mitosis/meiosis, cell structure, and experimental cell biology

Diversity of Life: Biological Organization and Relationship of Major Taxa (Six-Kingdom, Three-Domain System)

– plantae, animalia, protista, fungi, eubacteria (bacteria), archae, etc.

Structure and Function of Systems

– integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, immunological, digestive, respiratory, urinary, nervous/senses, endocrine, reproductive, etc.

Developmental Biology

– fertilization, descriptive embryology, developmental mechanisms, and experimental embryology

Genetics

– molecular genetics, human genetics, classical genetics, chromosomal genetics, and genetic technology

Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

– natural selection, population genetics/speciation, cladistics, population and community ecology, ecosystems, and animal behavior (including social behavior).

General Chemistry

Stoichiometry and General Concepts

– percent composition, empirical formulae, balancing equations, moles and molecular formulas, molar mass, density, and calculations from balanced equations

Gases

– kinetic molecular theory of gases, Dalton’s, Boyle’s, Charles’s, and ideal gas law Liquids and Solids – intermolecular forces, phase changes, vapor pressure, structures, polarity, and properties

Solutions

– polarity, properties (colligative, non-colligative), forces, and concentration calculations

Acids and Bases

– pH, strength, Brønsted-Lowry reactions, calculations, and Lewis Reactions

Chemical Equilibria

– molecular, acid/base, precipitation, calculations, and Le Chatelier’s principle, and Molecular form weights

Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry

– laws of thermodynamics, Hess’s law, spontaneity, enthalpies and entropies, and heat transfer

Chemical Kinetics

– rate laws, activation energy, and half-life Oxidation-Reduction Reactions – balancing equations, determination of oxidation numbers, electrochemical calculations, and electrochemical concepts and terminology

Atomic and Molecular Structure

– electron configuration, orbital types, Lewis-Dot diagrams, atomic theory, quantum theory, molecular geometry, bond types, and sub- atomic particles

Periodic Properties

– representative elements, transition elements, periodic trends, and descriptive chemistry

Nuclear Reactions

– balancing equations, binding energy, decay processes, particles, and terminology

Laboratory

– basic techniques, equipment, error analysis, safety, and data analysis

Perceptual Ability Test (PAT)

The Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) consists of six sections:

  1. Keyhole
  2. Top/Front/End Visualization
  3. Angle Ranking
  4. Hole Punches
  5. Cube Counting
  6. Pattern Folding

Reading Comprehension

The Reading Comprehension Test contains three reading passages on various scientific topics. Prior understanding of the science topics is not a prerequisite to answering the test items. The reading passages require the ability to read, comprehend, and analyze thoroughly basic scientific information.

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