Stage 1 Biology A: Cells and Ecosystem Dynamics
SACE CREDITS: 10 credits
KEY CONTACT: Ruby Kuschel and Kerry Pinchbeck
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science.
COURSE CONTENT:
Biology is the study of living things – their structure, function, origin and distribution.
This semester of biology covers two main topics:
1. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics
2. Cells and Microorganisms
This subject provides students with the recommended background knowledge for Stage 2 Biology.
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment types
1. Investigations folio (including two practical investigations, and an essay exploring connections between science and society)
2. Skills and applications tasks (topic tests and exam)
COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO: Stage 2 Biology
SUBJECT COSTS: Nil
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