Biology

BIOLOGY

ATAR:

Yes

Number of Units:

2

Category:

A

Faculty:

Science

Description:

Biology is the study of the functioning, origins and evolution of living things. It explores the levels of organisation of life, from the molecular level through cellular to higher levels of structure and functioning of multicellular organisms including humans. It includes developing understanding of the interactions within and between organisms and between organisms and the environment.

Some of the things that students look at in this course are:

• How plants and animals function.
• Why the range of living things needs to be maintained.
• Changes in the Australian environment over time.
• Current developments in technologies associated with living things.
• Use of technology for collecting and reorganising data in laboratory experiments.
• Use of technology for collecting and reorganising data in fieldwork in the local environment.

Assessment:

Students will demonstrate their learning through a range of assessment tasks which include a field trip report, research, practical investigations and written examinations. Students will be expected to write regular prac reports as part of their home study regime throughout the course.

Additional Information:

It is recommended that students are currently achieving at Grade C average or better across all courses to consider this course.

The scope of this course means that students will be introduced to a wide variety of topics to help make decisions about a future career in fields including; Medical Sciences, Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, Forensics and Environmental Sciences.

Please note:  students cannot choose Senior Science as well as this course.