BIO2

Biology Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.

Biology Level 2

This course involves study of the key concepts of Biology to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area. 

Biology study includes Ecology, Genetics, Cell Processes, Bio Validity and Adaptations. The course is a prerequisite for L3 Biology and required for entry into University and Polytechnic Course pathways.

 This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with students having the opportunity to gain up to 18 credits at L2.


Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91153 v2
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision Internal 4 Credits

A.S. 91154 v2
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public Internal 3 Credits

Term 2
A.S. 91157 v2
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change External 4 Credit
s
A.S. 91158 v2
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision Internal 3 Credits

Term 3
A.S. 91159 v2
Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression External 4 Credits

Term 4
Revision

Recommended Prior Learning


Science 101, with a merit grade in both the research assignment on covid and the internal practical investigation. Students with achieved grade(s) are subject to HOD discretion. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Workbooks (external & revision) $35.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Assessments
A.S. 91153 v2
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision Internal 4 Credits
A.S. 91154 v2
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public Internal 3 Credits
A.S. 91157 v2
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change External 4 Credits
A.S. 91158 v2
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision Internal 3 Credits
A.S. 91159 v2
Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression External 4 Credits
Total Credits=18

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91154 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91158 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
Term: 1, Week: 12

A.S. 91159 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.