Biology

Course Details

• ATAR: Yes
• NTCET Points:
• Cost: Yes

About the subject

Students will investigate biological systems from the perspectives of energy, control, structure and function, change, and exchange in microscopic cellular structures and processes, through to macroscopic ecosystem dynamics. 

Topic Areas

• Topic 1: DNA and Proteins
• Topic 2: Cells as a basis of life
• Topic 3: Homeostasis
• Topic 4: Evolution

Biology studies require a significant homework commitment.

It is recommended that students studying Stage 2 Biology complete at least on semester of Stage 1 Biology.

Assessment

Students demonstrate their learning through the following assessment types:

Examination: 2 hour

• Handwritten

All topics areas are assessed.