12BIO

NCEA Level 2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Houliston.


Course Overview

Term 1
AS91158 (Biology 2.6) Investigate an ecological pattern in a community, with supervision (Internal, 4 credits)
AS91190 (Earth and Space Science 2.4) Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment (Internal, 4 credits)


Term 2
AS91153 (Biology 2.1) Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision (Internal, 4 credits)
AS91156 (Biology 2.4) Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level (External, 4 credits)

Term 3
AS91157 (Biology 2.5) Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change (External, 4 credits)

Recommended Prior Learning

It is highly recommended that students have completed the 11SCIG course, including gaining 4 credits in the External 91948 Genetics.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

sciPad Level 2 Biology (Externals) workbook

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: 12
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. 91156 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
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. 91158 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, 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. 91190 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
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: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE