Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Clay Reid
Recommended Background: This course has been designed as a prerequisite for Stage 2 Biology. Therefore, students must undertake a full year of Biology at Stage 1 (Both units Biology A and Biology B) if they intend to study Stage 2 Biology.
Content:
Topic 3: Multicellular Organisms. In this topic students will examine the structure and function of various multicellular organisms, which could include the investigation of human, other animal, and/or plant systems. Students will examine the hierarchical structure of organisms and look at the arrangement and characteristics of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. They explore the concept of change resulting in cell differentiation and gene expression.
Topic 4: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics. In this topic, students investigate diverse ecosystems, exploring the range of biotic and abiotic components to understand the dynamics, diversity, and underlying unity of these systems. Students may choose to study only one semester of Biology (Biology A) or both semesters A & B without intending to study Stage 2 Biology in the following year.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Folio of investigations which includes practical work and an investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and applications tasks such as in-class tests and other written assessments
Additional Charges: A fee applies to participate in this subject in addition to the CHS Materials and Service charges. This fee is for purchasing a Biology Workbook / Textbook and approximate cost is $55.00.