12BIO

Year 12 Biology (BIO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Harding.

Year 12 Biology (BIO)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • To identify interrelationships and patterns in ecological communities
  • An understanding of genetic variation and genetic expression
  • How to carry out a practical investigation
  • An understanding of life processes at the cellular level

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

5 Level 2 Achievement Standards – 20 credits

2 internally assessed Achievement Standards make up 8 credits 

3 externally assessed Achievement Standards make up 12 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Metelerkamp, Ms Harding

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Level 1 Science with consistent Achievement or at least one Merit

Level 1 English with consistent Achievement

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $25 for the course workbook.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Biology or Level 3 General Science

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

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
4
4
4
4
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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0