Biology
Biology
LEVEL TWO
Code: L2BIO
Course of Study
Biology is a subject that leads to many careers (medicine, human sciences, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, food technology, research, teaching etc). Chemistry is a very important co-requisite if advancing to tertiary studies. This course fits Primary Industry and Social and Community Service Vocational Pathways.
Assessment
15-19 credits from the list below
Internal up to 11 credits
91153: Practical Investigation (4 credits)
91154: Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public (3 credits)
91160: Microscopes (3 credits)
91190 How Organisms Survive an Extreme Environment (4 credits)
External up to 8 credits
91156: Cells (4 credits) (W)
91157: Genetic Variation and Change (4 credits) (W)
91159: Gene Expression (4 credits)
Course costs
No charges
Entry Criteria
To have the best chance of success a minimum of
Level 1 Science (10 credits)
Level 1 English (10 credits)
OR with approval of HoD Science
LEVEL THREE
Code: L3BIO
Course of Study
Level 3 Biology is an academic course aimed at preparing you for tertiary studies in the biological sciences. Biology can take you into careers including biotechnology, biomedicine, conservation, environmental management, marine science,ecology, parks and zoos. This course fits Primary Industry and Social and Community Service Vocational Pathways.
Assessment
14 - 18 credits selected from the list below
Internal up to 9 credits
91602: A Socio-scientific issue (3 credits) (R+W)
91604: How animals maintain a stable internal environment (3 credits) (R)
91607: Genetic Transfer (biotechnology) (3 credits) (R)
External up to 9 credits
91603: Animal Behaviour and Plant Responses (5 credits) (R+W)
91605: Evolutionary Processes: (4 credits) (R+W)
91606: Human Evolution (4 credits) (R+W) (Optional only)
Course costs
No charges
Entry Criteria
Level 2 Biology (11 credits) (4 credits must be related to Genetics or Cells)
or with approval of HoD Science
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