12BIOL

Level 2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Miller.


This subject involves the study of living things. It includes:
- Gene expression - how genes work
- Genetic variation & change - how populations change over time.
- Socio-scientific issue - biological, ethical, economic and cultural impacts of vaccination - Level 3 credits useful for University Entry
- Carry out a practical investigation - enzymes

- Ecology - how communities of species interact (learnt but not assessed)

- Cell biology - structure and key processes (learnt but not assessed)

An optional trip to Petone Beach will happen in May.




Course Overview

Term 1
Practical Investigation- Enzymes
Ecology (not assessed).

Term 2
Socio-scientific Issue- Vaccinations
Genetic variation and change

Term 3
Genetic Variation and change
Gene Expression

Recommended Prior Learning

Reasonable success in Level 1 Achievement Standards in Science or at the discretion of the HOLA.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00).

Pathway

Students selecting this course go on to pursue careers in Biochemistry and Genetics, Medicine, Animal/ Plant Research, Environmental Science, Medical Laboratory, Bioinformatics, Forestry, Agriculture.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

3.2 Socio-scientific Issue is very accessible for year 12 students and provides Cr that contribute to both Level 2 and 3 NCEA, and to University Entrance requirements

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, 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. 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. 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
A.S. 91602 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0