2BIO

L2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms F. McIntosh.

In this course Students will:

•Explore the diverse ways in which animals and plants carry out the life processes.
•Explore ecological distribution patterns and explain possible causes for these patterns. 

•Understand that DNA and the environment interact in gene expression.
•Explain how the interaction between ecological factors and natural selection leads to genetic changes within populations.

Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91158 v2 Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision (Int, 4 credits)

A.S. 91153 v2 Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision (Int, 4 credits)

Term 2
A.S. 91160 v2 Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level (Int, 3 credits)

A.S. 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life (Int, 3 credits)

Term 3
A.S. 91157 v2 Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change (Ext, 4 Credits)

Term 4
Revision for NCEA external Exams

Recommended Prior Learning

12+ credits in 1SCI and/or HOD approval.                                               

       


    

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is NO cost for this course.
Students are expected to have basic stationery:
- Workbook
- Pens and pencils
- Ruler
- Scientific calculator

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

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. 91155 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life


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