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Objectives |
Prelimiary Course Outcomes |
HSC Course Outcomes |
Prescribed Focus Area |
The history of biology |
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H1 Discusses advances in scientific understanding and technology that have changed the direction or nature of scientific thinking. |
The nature and practice of biology |
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H2 Analyses the ways in which models, theories and laws in biology have been tested and validated. |
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Applications and uses of biology |
P3. Assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in biology. |
H3 Assesses the impact of particular advances in biology on the development of technologies. |
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The implications of biology for society and the environment |
P4 Describes applications of biology which affect society or the environment. |
H4 Assesses the impacts of applications of biology on society and the environment. |
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Current issues, research and developments in biology |
P5 Describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of biological research. |
H5 Identifies possible future directions of biological research. |
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Domain: Knowledge |
Cell ultrastructure and processes |
P6 Explains how cell ultrastructure and the coordinated activities of cells, tissues and organs contribute to macroscopic processes in organisms. |
H6 Explains why the biochemical processes that occur in cells are related to macroscopic changes in the organism. |
Biological diversity |
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H7 Analyses the impact of natural and human processes on biodiversity. |
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Environmental interactions |
P8 Analyses the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem. |
H8 Evaluates the impact of human activity on the interactions of organisms and their environment. |
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Mechanisms of inheritance |
P9 Explains how processes of reproduction ensure continuity of species. |
H9 Describes the mechanisms of inheritance in molecular terms. |
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Domain: Skills |
Conducting investigations |
P12 Discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources. |
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Developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques |
P14 Draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information. |
H14 Assesses the validity of conclusions from gathered data and information. |
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Domain: Values and Attitudes |
Develop knowledge and understanding of themselves, others, learning as a lifelong process, biology and the environment |
P16 Demonstrates positive values about and towards both the living and non-living components of the environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of science. |
H16 Justifies positive values about and attitudes towards both the living and non-living components of the environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of science. |
Relevant Modules |
Patterns in Nature |
Blueprint of Life The Search for Better Health Biotechnology (option) Genetics: the code broken? (option) |
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