NCEA Level 2 Biology 201
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Burge.
Biology 201
This is a foundation Biology course, introducing basic biological principles in all of the main branches of biology. This course covers ecology, diversity, cell biology, genetics (inheritance and how DNA works) and evolution. Scientific communication, and the understanding and application of biological processes are important aspects of the course, as well as practical investigation and field work skills. This course provides an introduction to any future study of biology, including any university study.
Course Overview
Term 1
Ecology - Redwood Bush (4 credits) and Animal Adaptations (3 credits)
Term 2
Cell Biology Investigation (4 credits)
Gene Expression (4 credits)
Term 3
Gene Expression
Genetic variation and Change (4 Credits)
Term 4
Genetic Variation and Change
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
The SciPad workbook is used for classwork and homework ($25).
One day of field work
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
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Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
Term: 1, Week: 7
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4