The information below is a brief summary of areas of study and learning program only, for more detailed information please access the VCAA VCE Biology study design using the link below.
Areas of study
How do cells function?
How do plant and animal systems function?
How do scientific investigations develop understanding of how organisms regulate their functions?
Learning program & assessment:
The learning program is mostly theory with a research investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary biology.
The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.
This unit provides a number of foundations for Units 3/4 and comprises of two content SAC’s and one practical investigation.
Areas of study
How is inheritance explained?
How do inherited adaptations impact on diversity?
How do humans use science to explore and communicate contemporary bioethical issues?
Learning program & assessment:
The learning program is mostly theory with a practical investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary biology.
The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.
This unit provides a number of foundations for Units 3/4 and comprises of two content SAC’s and one research poster.
Areas of study
What is the role of nucleic acids and proteins in maintaining life?
How are biochemical pathways regulated?
Learning program & assessment:
The learning program is mostly theory with a research investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary biology.
The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.
Areas of study
How do organisms respond to pathogens?
How are species related over time?
How is scientific inquiry used to investigate cellular processes and/or biological change?
Learning program & assessment:
The learning program is mostly theory with a research investigation whereby students will identify, analyse and evaluate the evidence to answer a research question relating to contemporary biology.
The students create a log book of activities including experiments, media responses, drawing/photos, diagrams and evaluations to demonstrate their understanding of the study design.