Stage 2

Science - Biology

Course Length:

1 year

Delivery:

Full Year

SACE Subject Title:

Biology

SACE credits:

20 credits

Recommended Background:

Successful completion of Stage 1 Biology

Required Background:

NIL

Pathways:

Workplace and University

Course Overview

Stage 2 Biology builds on the skills and knowledge developed in Stage 1 Biology. Stage 2 Biology prepares students for a wide range of fields and career pathways, particularly those related to science, health, and the environment.


Students investigate biological systems and their interactions, from the perspectives of energy, control, structure and function, change, and exchange in microscopic cellular structures and processes, to macroscopic ecosystem dynamics. Students apply their understanding of the interconnectedness of biological systems to evaluate the impact of human activity on the natural world.


It is recommended that students successfully complete at least 1 semester of Stage 1 Biology before enrolling in Stage 2 Biology.

Assessment 

  • 4 x Topic Tests
  • Deconstruction & Design Practical Investigation
  • Science as a Human Endeavour
  • Examination