11BIOC

NCEA Level 1 Biochemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Mackintosh.

BIOCHEMISTRY

BIOLOGY: Exploring genetic variation relating to an identified characteristic. Evaluate findings when genetic variation has been identified and tracked.   

CHEMISTRY: Investigating reactions and what affects them. Experimenting and linking observations to how chemistry is used in life. Reactions could include combustion, neutralisation, and precipitation.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92023 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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Credits listed may change.