Course description:
Year 11 course:
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.
Year 12 course:
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.
If you enjoyed these Year 9 and 10 subjects you may enjoy Biology; Life Goes On, Control and Coordination and Life on Earth.
Skills you will master:
Questioning and predicting
Planning and conducting investigations
Processing and analysing data and information
Problem solving
Communicating scientific understanding
Equipment required:
Pen, Pencil, Ruler
Calculator
Module workbooks (to be purchased)
Workbook
Career opportunities:
Health/Medical Science and Nursing
Sport Science
Agriculture (Plant and Animal Studies)
Environmental Science and Ecology
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
Fieldwork at Longneck Lagoon
Rat Dissection
Excursion to the Museum of Human Disease OR Sydney Quarantine Station
Course fees:
Excursions
Printed workbooks
Edrolo subscription
Included are Textbooks (on loan)
Biology Subject Selection Video.mp4