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.
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Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
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Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
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Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
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Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level