It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a B- grade or higher in any of the Stage 1 Sciences (except Scientific Studies).
The study of Biology immerses students in inquiring and understanding the diversity of life, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact within 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. Students apply their understanding of the interconnectedness of biological systems to evaluate the impact of human activity on the natural world. Students explore the dynamic nature of biological science and the complex ways in which science interacts with society, to think critically and creatively about possible scientific approaches to solving everyday and complex problems and challenges.
Recommendations
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a B- grade or higher in any of the Stage 1 Sciences (except Scientific Studies).
School-based Assessment (70%)
External Assessment (30%)
Students provide evidence of their learning through seven summative assessment tasks including the external examination.
Students undertake:
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