Stephanie Hollis' vast experience and interest in Biology has extended over 22 years, starting with a Biology focus in her Bachelor of Science degree, as well as her Diploma of Education and Bachelor of Education degrees. More recently she completed her Master of Medical Science and has one year left to go on her PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney. Stephanie has taught Science and Biology for 14 years (including 6 months in London), has been a HSC Biology Examiner (including Pilot Marker) for 11 years, was lecturer/author for the HSC Biology Revision Course for 3 years at the University of Newcastle, co-author of the HSC Biology option programme (Communication) for Australian Independent Schools (AIS), author of Biology Options - The Human Story text, and co-author and researcher for the recent Biology in Focus Preliminary and HSC texts.

Addresses the requirements of the NSW Stage 6 Biology Syllabus, including the 2003 amendments

Third column investigations-titled First-hand Investigations and Secondary Source Investigations-integrated throughout the text to support the column two content

Internet sites listed with guiding comments to assist students with their investigations and further research

BOS verbs used in all revision questions

Extension activities and worked examples are available online

Biology Skills addressed

Key words and terms highlighted throughout

Glossary

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