Students will learn to planning and conducting investigations, experiments, note taking, research, calculations, problem solving techniques, group work, computer experiences and processing information.
Higher school certificate (HSC) topics
Core topics:
- maintaining a balance
- blueprint of life
- the search for better health.
One option from the following:
- biotechnology
- genetics: the code broken
- biochemistry
- the human story
- communication.
School assessment
- A research project in each of the preliminary and higher school certificate (HSC) courses.
- Other tasks include formal examinations, practical tests and reports, topic tests.
HSC Examination — 3 hour written examination
Section 1 (core):
- part 'A': multiple hoice (15 marks)
- part 'B': short answer and extended response (60 marks).
Section 2 (option):
- one option out of five (25 marks).