11 Biology

Year 11: Depth Study - Ecosystem Dynamics

This guide supports your assessment tasks' Outcomes to develop skills in: 

• BIO11/12-2 designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information
• BIO11/12-3 conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information
• BIO11/12-4 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media
• BIO11/12-5 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media 

Please ask or email Mrs Keighery for individual assistance. In addition, Academic Annexe provides tutor support; consider presenting your draft report for review and comment.

Linked species list with sources given in APA 7th Edition style. 

Feral deer 
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2011). Feral deer Fact Sheet. [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-feral-deer

Feral goat 
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2011). The feral goat (Capra hircus) Fact Sheet. [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-feral-goat-capra-hircus 

Feral horse 
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2011). Feral horse (Equus caballus) and feral donkey (Equus asinus) Fact Sheet. [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-feral-horse-equus-caballus-and-feral-donkey-equus-asinus

Feral pigs 
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. (2021). Feral pigs. Dcceew.gov.au. Retrieved May 12, 2025 from https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/feral-animals-australia/feral-pigs

Feral water buffalo 
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2011). The feral water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Fact Sheet. [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-feral-water-buffalo-bubalus-bubalis

Cane toads 
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. (2025). Cane toads (Bufo marinus). Dcceew.gov.au. Retrieved May 12, 2025 from https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/feral-animals-australia/cane-toads

European wild rabbit 
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2011). European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Fact Sheet. [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-european-wild-rabbit-oryctolagus-cuniculus

European red fox
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2011). European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) Fact Sheet. [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-european-wild-rabbit-oryctolagus-cuniculushttps://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-european-red-fox-vulpes-vulpes

Feral cats 
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. (2024). Feral cats. Dcceew.gov.au. Retrieved May 12, 2025 from https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/feral-animals-australia/feral-cats

Asian Honeybee

Tramp Ants
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. (2012). Tramp Ants (Fact Sheet). [PDF]. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-feral-deer

Secondary Sources: Academic journals or magazines 

Articles from periodical or journals is referred to as 'Journal literature'. Journal literature is the main source of information for the Sciences. Journal articles provide valid, reliable and up-to-date information on your topic.

Explora is HIGHLY recommended as you can search across 7 databases including content drawn from Australian magazines, journals and newspapers. 

catalogue

• Use the catalogue to find books.

catalogue   |   online eResources

Find books and other published material in the State Library of NSW catalogue. This catalogue also includes ebooks.

Online eResources

New South Wales residents can access an extensive range of eResources from anywhere, anytime with a Library card or a registered NSW public library card. 

Suggested databases: 

Proquest Science