Year 12 7BIO – Biology (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Miss K. Murray.
Why this course:
The living world strand is about living things and how they interact with each other and the environment. Students develop an understanding of the diversity of life and life processes, of where and how life has evolved, of evolution as the link between life processes and ecology. As a result, they are able to make more informed decisions about significant biological issues. The emphasis is on the biology of New Zealand, including the sustainability of New Zealand’s unique fauna and flora and distinctive ecosystems.
For students whose career plans include tertiary study it is important to find out whether Level 2 Chemistry (7CHE) or Level 2 Physics (7PHX) is also required.
Course information:
Students will learn about:
- Adaptations and Ecology
- Processes at the cellular level
- DNA and gene expression
- Genetic variation and change
This course leads to:
Level 3 Biology (8BIO). Students will require a minimum of 10 Level 2 credits with grades of Merit or better in at least 2 externally assessed standards to progress to Level 3 Biology.
Prerequisites
To achieve entry into this course, students need to pass their Level 1 Science class (15 credits) or by approval by the Teacher in Charge of Biology (Ms Kidd) or HoLA Science (Ms Murray).
Pathway
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.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
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Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
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Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
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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 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression