Year: 12 (Stage 2) – Elective
Length: Full Year (20 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Clay Reid
Recommended Background: Successful completion of Stage 1 Biology A and B (Full year). One or two successful semesters of Stage 1 Chemistry would be advantageous.
Content: The study of Biology is constructed around inquiry into and application of understanding the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments.
The Stage 2 Biology subject outline is organised around the following four themes:
- Topic 1: DNA and Proteins
- Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life
- Topic 3: Homeostasis
- Topic 4: Evolution
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30% – one or two practical investigations and one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour)
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40% – three or four tasks)
- Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%)
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.
The purchase of a Stage 2 Biology Revision Guide is highly recommended and the approximate cost is $33.00.