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BIOLOGY 21F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Hanlon.
This course is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of Biology and the range of disciplines within it. The curriculum is largely centred around the building blocks of the living world, from the sub-cellular level up to whole physical systems and their function.
This includes the following:
• using a microscope
• cell form and function
• animal and plant adaptations to the environment
• investigating patterns in an ecological community
• genetic information and its transfer
Assessment
A minimum of 16 credits, all assessed at NCEA Level 2 and all are Achievement Standards. 8 Credits are available from two external examinations, and 8 from two internal assessment opportunities.
Future Possibilities
This course leads to further study in Biology at Level 3 as well as giving a broad general background in a range of Biological Sciences, including microscopy, laboratory skills and ecological concepts. The content is important for students hoping to pursue a career in the Health Sciences.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are required to have gained 14 credits in Level 1 Science Achievement Standards including 90948 Science: Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation or approval from the Teacher in Charge.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Donations will be requested to defray the costs of the three day field trip to Arthur's Pass to study the ecological patterns of alpine plants up to $250 (if this trip goes ahead).
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: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
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