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Official Notice - Minor amendments to 2010 Biology Stage 6 Syllabus
BOS 33/09
Please note the following minor amendments to content in the 2010 Biology Stage 6 Syllabus (Amended October 2002), pages 21, 25, 38, 58 and 68.
A summary of the amendments and the amended 2010 Biology Stage 6 Syllabus are included on the HSC Syllabus section of the Board of Studies website.
Effective: 2010 Preliminary and HSC courses.
Contact:
Gina GrantInspector, Science
(02) 9367 8136
gina.grant@bos.nsw.edu.au
| Syllabus Reference | Current Syllabus Text | Revised Syllabus Text |
|---|---|---|
| Page 21 Insert outcome statement into grid under the heading Preliminary Course Outcomes |
P15. implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team | |
| and | ||
| Insert statement in column labelled Content | The Preliminary course further increases students' skills in working individually and in teams. Refer to the content overview on page 14. | |
| Page 25 8.3 Patterns in Nature Contextual Outline Paragraph 3 - Replace one word in the first sentence, and delete the third sentence |
Many living things have evolved complex and efficient systems with large surface areas to facilitate the intake and removal of wastes. Transport systems allow distribution and collection of nutrients and wastes. The processes of sexual reproduction also follow similar patterns in living things - these processes reflect the purpose of sexual reproduction as well as a common evolutionary origin for multicellular plants and animals. | Many living things have evolved complex and efficient systems with large surface areas to facilitate the intake and removal of substances. Transport systems allow distribution and collection of nutrients and wastes. |
Page 38 |
H15 explains why an investigation is best undertaken individually or by a team | |
| and | ||
| Insert outcome statement into grid under the heading Preliminary Course Outcomes | The HSC course builds on the Preliminary course and further increases the students' skills in working individually and in teams. Refer to the content overview on page 14. | |
Page 58 |
7. Ethical issues related to biotechnology are considered in decision-making processes | 7. Ethical issues relevant to the use of biotechnology are important and need to be considered |
Page 68 |
- the importance of reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere given its possible effects as a 'greenhouse' gas | - the importance of the role of photosynthesis in reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere |