Biology

Assessment

Year 1 Topics • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 2 Topics • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression Students complete field work at the end of Year 12. The course runs for 2 years with three exams at the end of the second year. The first two exams carry a weighting of 35% each and the final exam carries a weighting of 30%. All exams are 2 hours long. There will also be on-going teacher assessment of practical skills. in order for students to pass the practical endorsement.