BIOLOGY 21F - Full Year
BIO21F Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs R. Aitken.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents are required to have gained 10 credits in Level 1 Science Achievement Standards. Credits from the AS92020 Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation is highly recommended. Students should have credits from the CAA in Literacy or equivalent.
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:
• 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 at least 8 from two internal assessment opportunities. This course includes 8 writing credits for University Entrance Literacy.
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.
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