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2 unit
Year 11 and 12
Category
Board Developed Course
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
120 per year
Course Outline
Course Outline
The Year 11 course investigates cellular structure and provides a base for understanding the way in which multicellular organisms transport and absorb nutrients and carry out gas exchange. Exploring variations in the structures and functions of organisms provides an understanding of the effects of the environment on living things and how this leads to biodiversity.
The Year 12 course investigates reproduction, inheritance patterns and the causes of genetic variation in both plants and animals. Applications of this knowledge in biotechnology and various genetic technologies are explored in the light of their uses in the treatment, prevention and control of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Content
Content
Year 11
Module 1 Cells as the basis of life
Module 2 Organisation of living things
Module 3 Biological Diversity
Module 4 Ecosystem Dynamics
Year 12
Module 5 Heredity
Module 6 Genetic change
Module 7 Infectious disease
Module 8 Non-Infectious disease and disorders.
Recommendations
Who should do this course?
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, a good performance in junior school Science would indicate the ability to cope with the Biology syllabus and perform well.
Special Requirements & Equipment
Special Requirements & Equipment
What I need for this course?
Students are provided with 15 hours of course time for Depth Studies in both Year 11 and Year 12. During this time students may undertake an investigation/activity that allows for the further development of one or more scientific concepts.
A Depth Study may be one investigation/activity or a series of investigations/activities. Depth Studies may be included in one module or across several modules.
Practical investigations are an essential part of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time each year.
Fieldwork is also mandated in Year 11 and is an integral part of the learning process.
Exclusions
Exclusions
What you cannot do with this course?
None
This course is often chosen with
This course is often chosen with
In a variety of course combinations, with subjects like PDHPE & Geography
Career options
How will this course help me in the future?
Biology HSC graduates may choose to complete further studies at a tertiary level in the areas of Agriculture, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Genetics, Horticulture, Medical Imagery technology, Naturopath, Nursing, Optometrist, Psychology, Teaching, Veterinary, Viticulture, Zoology, Exercise and Sport Science.
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