Biology: Interactions within Organisms and Environment

Biology: Interactions within Organisms and Environment
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Practical experiences in Biology are designed to develop students' skills in planning and conducting investigations, communicating information, and problem-solving. The 2 Unit Biology Course covers topics like ecosystems, evolution, and human health, offering valuable groundwork for various tertiary courses and careers in healthcare and nutrition.

  • Biology
  • Practical experiences
  • Ecosystems
  • Evolution
  • Healthcare

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  1. 2013 Subject selection forum

  2. Biology aims to develop an understanding of the interactions within and between organisms and between organisms and their environment including levels of organisation of life and evolution as a common source of unity and diversity. The study of biology recognises that, while humans are part of nature, they continue to have a greater influence on the environment than any other species.

  3. Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students expertise in each of the following skill areas: planning investigations conducting investigations communicating information and understanding developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques working individually and in teams

  4. The 2 Unit Biology Course is divided into two parts. The Preliminary Course and The Higher School Certificate Course. Preliminary Course HSC Course A Local Ecosystem Patterns In nature Life on Earth Evolution of Australian Biota Core topics: Maintaining a Balance Blue print of Life The search for Better Health & ONE of the following options: Communication Biotechnology Genetics The Broken Code The Human Story Biochemistry In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

  5. Because of its nature, Biology is a most useful starting point for many tertiary courses and careers. Nursing Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Pharmacy Food nutrition Physical education Child-care.

  6. Chemistry is a branch of Science that touches our lives every moment. The foods we eat, the medicines we need, how the human body works, alternative energy sources, the destruction of the ozone layer, and developing new materials are all areas in which chemists are working and are seeking answers.

  7. Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students expertise in each of the following skill areas: planning investigations conducting investigations communicating information and understanding developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques working individually and in teams

  8. The 2 Unit Chemistry Course is divided into two parts: The Preliminary Course and TheHigher School Certificate Course. HSC course Preliminary Course Core topics: Production of Materials The Acidic Environment Chemical Monitoring & management The Chemical Earth Metals Water Energy ONE of the following options: Industrial Chemistry Shipwrecks,Corrosion & Conservation Biochemistry of Movement The Chemistry of Art Forensic Chemistry In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

  9. Because of its central place in our society and its future directions Chemistry is an important subject and is a prerequisite for many tertiary courses and careers. Medicine Pharmacy engineering(most fields) food technology Agriculture and horticulture environmental studies nursing and other health sciences Animal and veterinary science

  10. Physics seeks to explain everyday phenomena and events the how and why things behave as they do.

  11. Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students expertise in each of the following skill areas: planning investigations conducting investigations communicating information and understanding developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques working individually and in teams

  12. The 2 Unit Chemistry Course is divided into two parts: The Preliminary Course and The Higher School Certificate Course. Preliminary Course The World Communicates Electricity in the Home Moving about The Cosmic Engine Higher School Certificate Course Core Topics: Space Motors and Generators Ideas to Implementation ONE of the following options: Quanta to Quarts Astrophysics Medical Physics Geophysics Age of silicon In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

  13. Physics is an important component of many vocationally directed courses at university such as Medicine Audiology optometry dentistry engineering chemistry geology biology computing electronics telecommunications and information technology. electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, marine sciences architecture surveying

  14. Senior Science

  15. The Senior Science Course has as its emphasis science in our world. As such it does not have the same level of mathematical or scientific difficulty as other two unit Science courses. The course tries to develop through science, basic skills in living, an understanding of our relationship with the environment and an interest in science and technology that may lead to enhanced use of leisure time. Note: Students who complete the Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Studies or Physics Preliminary course but do not wish to continue on to the HSC in that course, can elect to undertake the Senior Science HSC course.

  16. Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students expertise in each of the following skill areas: planning investigations conducting investigations communicating information and understanding developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques working individually and in teams

  17. The Preliminary and the Higher School Certificate Course incorporates the study of: Preliminary Course Water for living Plants Humans at work The local Environment Higher School Certificate Course Core Topics: Lifestyle Chemistry Medical Technology-Bionics Information systems ONE of the following options: Polymers Preservatives and Additives Pharmaceuticals Disasters Space Science In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

  18. The Senior Science course sets out to develop such an understanding. The course as such provides valuable insights for students seeking careers in; Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Food technology environmental management the mining industry

  19. People increasingly are realising that we have only one earth, that we are dependent on this earth and what we do has an impact on the Earth, and that therefore we need to better understand the delicate balance that exists, and how that balance can be maintained.

  20. Practical experiences have been designed to utilise and further develop students expertise in each of the following skill areas: planning investigations conducting investigations communicating information and understanding developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques working individually and in teams

  21. The Preliminary and Higher School Certificate courses are as follows: Preliminary Course Higher School Certificate Course Planet Earth and Its Environment The Local Environment Water Issues Dynamic Earth Core Topics: Tectonic Impacts Environments Through Time Caring for the Country ONE of the following options: Introduced Species and the Australian Environment Organic Geology Mining and the Australian Environment Oceanography. In the course there are mandatory Practical requirements which is assessed towards the students overall ranking

  22. The Earth and Environmental Science course sets out to develop such an understanding. The course as such provides valuable insights for students seeking careers in environmental management the mining industry earth sciences Horticulture landscape gardening Bush regeneration

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