Key features

• The text provides full and detailed coverage of the Preliminary and core HSC content and the student CD-ROM contains option modules.
• The CD-ROM contains interactive tutorials which address concepts students often find difficult or may be too difficult, dangerous or expensive to demonstrate via hands on or other learning activities.
• All questions are presented in a form totally consistent with the expression and intent of syllabus and exam.
• Clear explanations of concepts in language students can understand.
• Innovative and stimulating full-colour design.
• Student friendly, easy-to-follow layout including clearly structured sections.
• Relevant, high-interest material that draws on student interest and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding are developed in the Prescribed Focus Areas, within the Contexts outlined by the Board of Studies.
• Clearly marked extension material covering the very latest advances in biology.
• Comprehensive glossary.

Key features:

• Innovative and stimulating practical exercises that work
• Practical activities and field work that cover all required practical experiences
• Optional activities clearly marked
• Suggestions for further activities and extension work
• Activities incorporating information technology
• Teacher notes, safety advice and guidelines on introducing technology into the classroom.