He does notice Alric's expression, and quickly changes the subject. He didn't know how much he ought to estimate that Alric knows, so... well. It couldn't be helped, in any case.

"You have much of the basics covered, then. Grades Eleven and Twelve mostly involve extensions that build upon what you already know. We delve into genetics and heredity early this year, and when spring comes we will be doing field work to study ecosystem interactions. Conservation requires an understanding of how it functions, to know which parts are endangered by human activity and how best to remedy it."

A pause. Takakage nods, gesturing slightly with his hands.

"Would you prefer classical biology, or molecular biology?"