Biology
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| Subject Name: | Biology |
| Level of Study: | Stage 1 |
| Length of Course: | Semester or Full Year |
| Prerequisite: | NA |
Pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
The study of Biology is constructed around inquiry into and application of understanding the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments.
Students investigate biological systems and their interactions, from the perspectives of energy, control, structure and function, change, and exchange in microscopic cellular structures and processes, through to macroscopic ecosystem dynamics. These investigations allow students to extend the skills, knowledge, and understanding that enable them to explore and explain everyday observations, find solutions to biological issues and problems, and understand how biological science impacts on their lives, society, and the environment. They apply their understanding of the interconnectedness of biological systems to evaluate the impact of human activity on the natural world.
Students pursue scientific pathways, for example, in medical research, veterinary science, food and marine sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, environmental rehabilitation, biosecurity, quarantine, conservation, and ecotourism.
What specific topics will be covered?
Semester 1
- Ecosystems
- Multicellular Organisms: Plants
Semester 2
- Multicellular Organisms: Human Biology
- Microorganisms and Immunology
How will I be assessed?
School Assessment (100%)
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (50%)
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (50%)
Note: A school issued examination exists for this subject