NCEA Level 2 Biology 201 Internally Assessed
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Burge.
Biology I 201
This is a foundation Biology course, introducing some basic biological principles and scientific skills. This course includes a biological investigation of the local environment, learning how plants and animals are suited to survive and reproduce in their environment, basic cell biology, and some genetics. Skills that will be developed include data processing, experimental design, critical thinking, and use of microscopes. The standards chosen for assessment are from Biology and Earth and Space Science. The course is intended for students with an interest in Biology who do not intend to take Sciences at university level.
Course Overview
Term 1
Ecology of Redwood Bush (4 credits)
Surviving in an Extreme Environment - the Poles (4 Credits)
Term 2
Adaptations in Animals - Reproduction (3 credits)
Cell Biology - Practical Investigation (4 credits)
Term 3
Cell Biology - Microscopes (3 Credits)
Genetics
Term 4
Genetics
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 12 credits from Sci 101.
Please talk to Miss Burge (TIC Biology) to make sure this is the most suitable course for you.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There is a 1 day field trip
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, 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: 3, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
Pathway Tags
Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Vet Nurse,