02BIO

Level 2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Singh.


Level 2 Biology develops your knowledge in the areas of ecology, genetics, evolution and life processes. This course involves a field trip to a local forest to study the life processes and adaptations of plant species in a forest community. Level 2 Biology provides an essential step towards studying Biology at both Level 3 and at a tertiary level.

Course Overview

Term 1
AS91158- Community Patterns
AS91155- Adaptations

Term 2
AS91156-Cells
AS91153-Practical Investigation

Term 3
AS91157-Genetics

Term 4
Revision for Exams

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Science

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Basic Stationeries(pen, pencil, eraser and ruler)
Laptop
1B8 Book

Pathway

Choosing Level 2 Biology opens up a multitude of exciting career pathways in the field of life sciences. With this course, you can pave the way for future possibilities such as becoming a laboratory technician, research assistant, environmental field officer, or a healthcare assistant. This foundation in biology equips you with essential knowledge and skills to explore various scientific domains and make a positive impact on the world.

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91156 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91158 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0