Level 2 Biology
12BIOL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. Miller.
Recommended Prior LearningReasonable success in Level 1 Achievement Standards in Science or at the discretion of the HOLA.
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
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
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 PathwaysAgricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Zoologist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Phlebotomist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Chemical Production Operator, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Health Services Manager, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Radiation Oncologist, Sterilising Technician, Ophthalmologist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00).