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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
NZQA Info
Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
NZQA Info
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
Disclaimer
COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE