Biology

Number of Units: 2

ATAR Category: A

Course Fee: $60 per annum  

Description: 

The Year 11 course investigates cellular structure and provides a basis 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 on 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.

Students who have shown an achievement in, and/or aptitude for, any of the Stage 6 Science courses in Year 11 may choose to study Science Extension in Year 12. 

Course requirements: 

• Course must be studied with: Nil 

• Course cannot be studied with: 6 other units of Science subjects (Chemistry, Investigating Science and Physics) 

• Major work(s): Nil 

• Other course requirement: 

• One fieldwork exercise must be completed in Year 11

• 15 indicative course hours depth studies in each year

• 35 hours of course times for practical investigations. 

• Course fee will cover: Consumables, chemical and equipment for practical investigations 

• Additional resourcing requirements for the course: NESA approved calculator 

Link to course webpage: Biology  - See for further information on assessment and course requirements.

Contact: Mr Nigel Kuan – Head Teacher Science.