Living Science Level 3
SCI302 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs Scoggins
Living Science 302
This Science-based course combines horticultural theory with practice. It is best suited to students who have an interest in Horticulture. You will be learning about soil structure, carrying out a practical investigation and looking at profitability and plant processes.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Field Days- $20.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91529 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
Y |
| A.S. 91528 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| U.S. 27210 v1 Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control | 3 |
I |
6 |
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| U.S. 22178 v2 Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles | 3 |
I |
5 |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 10
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
Horticulture: Tree Surgeon, Nursery Production Manager, Packhouse Supervisor, Orchard Grower, Town Planner, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available in 2020 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.