NCEA Level 2 Biology 201 with External Assessment
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Burge.
Biology E 201
This is a foundation Biology course, introducing basic biological principles in all of the main branches of biology. This course covers ecology, 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)
Cell Biology (4 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
An extra internal assessment may be offered
Recommended Prior Learning
12 credits in Level 1 Science including one external standard
Please talk to Miss Burge (TIC Biology) to make sure this is the most suitable course for you.
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
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
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4