Biology
Subject Description
Biology provides opportunities for students to engage with living systems.
Students develop their understanding of cells and multicellular organisms. They engage with the concept of maintaining the internal environment. They study biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life. This knowledge is linked with the concepts of heredity and the continuity of life.
They develop their sense of wonder and curiosity about life; respect for all living things and the environment; understanding of biological systems, concepts, theories and models; appreciation of how biological knowledge has developed over time and continues to develop; a sense of how biological knowledge influences society.
What will students learn?
In studying Biology, students will learn about:
cells and multicellular organisms
maintaining the internal environment
biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life
heredity and continuity of life.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
Internal Assessment:
data test (10%)
student experiment (20%)
research investigation (20%)
External Assessment:
external examination (50%).
Where can Biology lead?
Studying Biology can lead to:
medicine
forensics
veterinary
food and marine sciences
agriculture
biotechnology
environmental rehabilitation
biosecurity
quarantine
conservation
sustainability.
What's great about Biology?
Biology is a subject that balances an in-depth understanding of biological concepts with hands-on approach to laboratory investigations and fieldwork.Â
