L2BIOL

NCEA Level 2 Biology

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Baatjies.


In studying Biology, students will develop key skills such as investigation, communication, participation and understanding science through the content of the course. this includes, exploring the diverse methods used by the plants and animals to carry out their life processes. It also includes, understanding the interaction between DNA and the environment. In addition, the students will be able to explain the interaction between ecological factors and natural selection and how this leads to genetic changes within a population.

Qualification: L2 Biology

 

Entry Requirement: L1 Science

 

Course Description: L2 Biology

 

This course leads to: L3 Biology

 

Vocational Pathways: Lab Technician, Horti-culture, Farmer, Nurse, lab technician, zoologist, Botanist, landscaper, forensic scientist, science teacher.

 

Special Costs:  $30 workbooks



Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 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. 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. 91160 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level


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