Stage 2 Biology
Recommendations:
· Students must have completed 1BGY10A and are strongly recommended to have completed 1BGY10B or equivalent
What Will You Learn?
In the Stage 2 Biology course, you will learn about living things: how they grow, function, and interact. You will learn about life’s diversity, cell processes, and ecosystems, investigating everything from tiny cells to large environments. Refer to SACE Subject Outline.
The following topics will be covered in this subject:
· DNA and proteins
· Cells as the basis of life
· Evolution
You will have 7 summative assessment tasks:
· 4 Skills and Applications Tasks (Topic tests at the end of each unit)
· 2 Folio Tasks (a Science as a Human Endeavour Folio and a Deconstruct and Design Folio)
· 1 Exam (Externally Marked)
Who is This Course For?
This course is for students who:
· Like to apply their knowledge to real-world issues, think critically, and solve problems.
· Are interested in pursuing a career in fields including medicine, nursing, veterinary science, agriculture, sustainability and conservation.
· Stage 2 ATAR
What Do You Need?
· NTSDE will provide access to an e-book.
· Science Practical Kit, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and PDFs
· Students are required to have a good understanding of scientific concepts and principles, possess basic computer skills.
· Students are required to have access to a scientific calculator.
Target Audience:
- Stage 2 ATAR
Length:
2 Semesters (1 year-long course)
- Teacher: Nathan Lee