Two Unit Board Developed Course (BDC) Category A
Biology is the branch of Science concerned with the study of living things – their structure, function, and interrelationships. It explores the organisation of life, from the molecular level to the system levels of organisational structure and function, which exhibit evolution as a common source of unity and diversity. It includes developing an understanding of the interactions within and between organisms and their environment.
To be successful in this course a student needs to:
- be committed to participating actively in practical work,
- be determined and willing to work consistently,
- use summarising, note taking and the collection of second hand data to remember and process large amounts of information, and
- achieve a Year 10 RoSA grade of C or higher.
Further information is available on the Biology syllabus website.
Year 11
Course modules:
- cells as the basis for life
- organisation of living things
- biological diversity
- ecosystem dynamics.
Year 12
Course modules:
- heredity
- genetic change
- infectious disease
- non-infectious disease and disorders.