This subject explores the diversity of life from a molecular to a biological systems level.
The course examines the interactions between living things and the environments in which they live. It explores the application of biology and its significance in finding solutions to health and sustainability issues in a changing world.
A student of Biology would need:
An ability to read and synthesise information from a variety of sources
An appreciation of the interconnectedness of biological ideas
To be comfortable with graphs, tables and other visual stimulus to communicate ideas
Basic levels of numeracy (5.2 level mathematics or higher)
Prerequisites
Much of the biological topic areas in Science are important foundational aspects (both content and skills) for learning Biology. Topics covered in Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) that have content related to Biology include:
Medical Science
All Under Control
Ecology and Global Systems
Genetics
Evolution
Course Overview:
Year 11 - Preliminary
Cells as the Basis of Life
Organisation of Living Things
Biological Diversity
Ecosystem Dynamics
Year 12 - HSC Course
Heredity
Genetic Change
Infectious Disease
Non-infectious Disease and Disorders
Where to from here?
Talk to the Head of Department or Head of Curriculum
