Australian Secondary Certificate of Education
SACE
Reference:https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/biology
Biology is a 10-credit subject or a 20-credit subject at Stage 1 and a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.
The study of Biology is constructed around inquiry into and application of understanding the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments.
Stage 1 Biology is a 10-credit subject or a 20-credit subject.
The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
For a 20-credit subject, students study a selection of concepts from all four topics.
Stage 2 Biology is a 20-credit subject.
The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
Biology is a 10-credit subject or a 20-credit subject at Stage 1 and a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.
The study of Biology is constructed around inquiry into and application of understanding the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments.
Stage 1 Biology is a 10-credit subject or a 20-credit subject.
The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
- science inquiry skills
- science as a human endeavour
- science understanding
- Topic 1: Cells and microorganisms
- Topic 2: Infectious disease
- Topic 3: Multicellular organisms
- Topic 4: Biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics
For a 20-credit subject, students study a selection of concepts from all four topics.
Stage 2 Biology is a 20-credit subject.
The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
- science inquiry skills
- science as a human endeavour
- science understanding
- Topic 1: DNA and proteins
- Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life
- Topic 3: Homeostasis
- Topic 4: Evolution