Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/2BIO

What is this course about?
The focus of this course is on the diversity of species. Evolution is the overarching concept, underpinned by an understanding of genetics to allow opportunities for students to recognise and explain species diversity. Marine and terrestrial contexts and examples will be used to illustrate concepts.

What will I learn?

 * How all living things interact with each other and the environment in which they live
 * How patterns in nature are determined by these interactions
 * How the structure of cells determines the common 'threads' seen in all living things
 * How diverse the living world is in terms of the ways in which all living organism carry out life processes


 * How DNA and the environment interact in the expression of genes

This course will provide opportunities for you to:


 * Nurture your interest and inspire your curiosity about the living world and the systems which sustain it,
 * Develop the ability to make links between your daily life and biological knowledge,
 * Develop an understanding of the knowledge, concepts and processes required for further study in this field.

What sorts of things will I do?

 * Conduct experiments to experience and see biological phenomena,
 * Carry out biological investigations to test hypotheses,
 * Use a wide range of specialist equipment in experiments and investigation,
 * Learn how to think as a biologist,
 * Carry out studies in the filed.

What standards are covered by the course?
These are under review and subject to change.

'''NO RE-ASSESSMENTS ARE OFFERED. If a deadline is missed, work may still be submitted, but re-submission possibilities are then forfeited.'''

Formative assessment during each unit of work allows your teachers to provide feedback to allow you to succeed.

Success is dependent on you managing yourself to complete required work on time and to use feedback to gain QUALITY CREDITS for each standard.

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Frequently asked questions?
What do I need to be able to successfully complete level 3 Biology?


 * It is highly recommended that students have level 1 science credits;
 * Very good literacy skills as you need to be able to communicate ideas clearly through both written and visual means.

What books are recommended?


 * A limited number of copies of a variety of text books are available in the school library which you may borrow.
 * Class sets of the Pathfinder Year 12 Biology textbook will be used in class.
 * You will buy a copy of the ESA level 2 Biology workbook. This is organised through the school.

What stationary, do I need?

The usual basic stationary:


 * at least 2 blue and or 2 black pens
 * an HB pencil, sharpener (if needed for your type of pencil) and good eraser for drawings
 * a ruler
 * a calulator
 * a marker pen to label beakers and test tubes
 * glue
 * scissors
 * a 2B8 notebook in which to record information AND to keep handouts and worksheets.