2BIOL

Biology Level 2

Option Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.

This Biology course builds on learning from the Level 1 Science and gets into more specific detail. The course is made up of two semesters. Semester A: Microbiology  - investigating cells and cellular processes and Semester B: Genetics  -  predicting inheritance, natural selection, genetic issues



Option Overview

Semester A
Microbiology
Introduction to Cells
Microscopes internal OR Cells External Learning
Practical Investigation internal - Osmosis

Semester B
Genetics
Introduction to Genetics
Genetics Validity of Information Internal
Genetics External

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Science or HOD approval. Level 1 Genetics strongly recommended.


Pathway

This course is part of the preparation for tertiary study in sciences such as health science - nursing, midwifery, doctor, physiotherapist, research scientist, geneticist, conservation work, zoology etc

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

This course has a range of assessments including an investigation, preparation of microscope slides and biological drawings, evaluating information presented to the public and external examinations. It is expected that students will attempt at least one external assessment.

Credit Information

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

This option is eligible for course endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 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. 91154 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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. 91160 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.