Year 12 Biology (BIO)
12BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 1 Science with consistent Achievement or at least one Merit
Level 1 English with consistent Achievement
Year 12 Biology (BIO)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- To identify interrelationships and patterns in ecological communities
- An understanding of genetic variation and genetic expression
- How to carry out a practical investigation
- An understanding of life processes at the cellular level
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
5 Level 2 Achievement Standards – 20 credits
2 internally assessed Achievement Standards make up 8 credits
3 externally assessed Achievement Standards make up 12 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mrs Metelerkamp, Ms Harding
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 13 Biology (BIO), Year 13 General Science (SCI)
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Biology or Level 3 General Science
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $25 for the course workbook.