Biology
Preliminary Course
Students
develop skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically.
develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of organisms
develop knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s biodiversity and the effect of evolution.
Content
Module 1: Cells as the Basis of Life
Students examine the structure and function of organisms at both the cellular and tissue levels in order to describe how they provide and remove materials to and from all cells.
Module 2: Organisation of Living Things
Students examine the relationship between gas, nutrient and waste transport systems and compare nutrient and gas requirements in a range of organisms.
Module 3: Biological Diversity
Students learn about the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, the effect of various selective pressures and investigate adaptations of organisms that increase the organism’s ability to survive in their environment.
Module 4: Ecosystem Dynamics
Students engage in the study of past ecosystems and create models of possible future ecosystems so that human impact on biodiversity can be minimised.
Assessment
Three assessment tasks:
One task will be an assessment of a component of a depth study
One assessment task will be the Preliminary exam
HSC Course
Content
Module 5: Heredity
Students investigate reproduction and inheritance patterns in both plants and animals as well as the role of DNA in polypeptide synthesis and the uses of technologies in the study of inheritance patterns.
6: Genetic Change
Students learn about natural and human-induced causes and effects of genetic change, including mutations, environmental pressure and uses of biotechnology
Module 7: Infectious Disease
Students examine the treatment, prevention and control of infectious disease both locally and globally. It includes study of the human immune system and its response to an infectious disease
Module 8: Non-Infectious Disease and Disorders
Students study non-infectious disease and disorders, including their causes and effects on human health. They explore technologies and their uses in treating disease and disorders as well as the epidemiology of non-infectious disease in populations
Assessment
Three assessment tasks:
One task will be an assessment of a component of a depth study
One assessment task will be the Trial HSC exam
Level 1 Usually has a skill level equal to the completion of Year 10, the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, Certificate I or Certificate II qualification. Australian Apprenticeships may be offered at this level.
Level 2 Usually has a skill level equal to a Certificate III or IV or at least three years relevant experience. Australian Apprenticeships may be offered at this level.
Level 3 Usually requires a level of skill equal to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Study is often undertaken through TAFEs or Registered Training Organisations. Some universities offer studies at this level.
Level 4 Usually requires the completion of a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification. Study is often undertaken at university.
This chart shows a selection of jobs that have some relation to the subject of BIOLOGY. The four education and training levels are to be used as a guide only. These levels indicate the most common education and/or entry requirements for these jobs.
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