12BIOL

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


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

 9 Science

9

Open entry.

10 Science

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Science

1

Achieved grades in Year 10 Science or entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.

Level 1 Science Extension

1

A Merit or Excellence grade in Year 10 Science; or high Achieved grade at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Biology

2

4 credits from AS90948 or from Biology-based internal assessments.

Level 3 Biology

3

Achievement of at least one Level 2 Biology External Achievement Standards.


 

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91156 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
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
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: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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