NCEA Level 2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Brown.
The Level 2 NCEA biology course is aimed at students who wish to study biology in greater depth and develop the skills which will be used in further study. This course covers pure biology topics of plants and ecology, cell processes, adaptations across several groups of living organisms, and genetics and evolution.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Course Overview
Term 1
Genetics - this topic follow on from Level 1 Genetics including DNA, inheritance, genetic variation and natural selection.
Term 2
Adaptations in different groups of living organisms
Practical Investigation - this fit within the cellular processes topic.
Term 3
Survival in Extreme Environments - how organisms are adapted to survive in different environments
Gene Expression - study of how cells make proteins and how variation occurs
Term 4
Review and revision - preparation for external exams
Recommended Prior Learning
A minimum of 12 science and/or agriculture Level 1 credits, including one external standard at the achieved level, PLUS be enrolled for either 12MA1 or 12MA2 AND either 12EN1 or 12EN2.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended students purchase a SCIPAD course book at approximately $20.
1B8 exercise book punched or computer, ringbinder, pencil, 30cm ruler,blue & black pens, highlighter
Pathway
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.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6
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Pathway Tags
Biology: Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teaching, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse Horticulture: Tree Surgeon, Nursery Production Manager, Packhouse Supervisor, Orchard Grower, Town Planner, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Meteorologist, Policy Analyst, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Archivist, Film maker, Lawyer, Historian, Social Work, Geologist,
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POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.