Level 2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr L. Boyd-Bell.
This course will allow the student to develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes in contexts that enable them to link the biology curriculum with their experiences of the world around them. Learning experiences will increase student knowledge of the flora, fauna, and the environment of Aotearoa's biosphere. Students will also gain an understanding of life processes, ecology, gene expression, and evolution.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
Course Material Costs
SciPad External Workbook
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
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Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
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Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
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Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
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Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths