NCEA Level 1 Biochemistry
11BIOC Course DescriptionBIOCHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY: Exploring genetic variation relating to an identified characteristic. Evaluate findings when genetic variation has been identified and tracked. Learn about what affects micro-organisms, and how this makes them useful for making food.
CHEMISTRY: Investigating reactions and what affects them in a wide range of contexts. Experimenting and linking observations to how chemistry is used in life, particularly around the home. Reactions could include combustion, neutralisation, and precipitation.
Course Overview
Term 1
92020 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
(Internal - 5 credits)
Assessment: In class, week 8 & 9
Term 2
92021 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
(Internal - 5 credits)
Assessment: In class, week 10 & 11
Term 3
92023 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
(External - 5 credits)
Assessment: Derived grade opportunity in class test, Week 6
End of year exam - Thursday 19 November 2026
Term 4
92022 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
(External - 5 credits)
Assessment: Derived grade opportunity in class test, Week 5
End of year exam - Thursday 19 November 2026
Pathway
NCEA Level 2 Biology, NCEA Level 2 Chemistry, NCEA Level 2 Farming Skills, NCEA Level 2 Physics, NCEA Level 2 Science