2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Green.
This course is recommended for anyone wishing to study biology at level 3 and/or tertiary study in biology. In this course learners will explore the wonder of life. Not only will we focus on the big picture with an overall ecological outlook, we will also investigate the inner workings of different animals and how they are adapted to survive, as well as patterns of inheritance. The course includes an optional external that learners interested in working towards Scholarship in year 13 should sit.
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
Additional course specific stationery items required for this course include
WA4 Writing Exercise Book 7mm Ruled 36 Leaves
sciPAD External Biology Workbook Level 2 9780992260415
Pathway
Assessment Information
Optional External: 91156- Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level (4 credits)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
NZQA Info
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Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.