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 1, a pass grade of achieved, merit or excellence in the Biology external examination.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks (external & revision) $35.
Pathway
Assessment Information
AssessmentsA.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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
NZQA Info
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
NZQA Info
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
Term: 1, Week: 12
NZQA Info
Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression
Pathway Tags
Biology: Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teaching, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse,
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.