2BIO

2 Biology

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Ms C. Green.

Learners will explore the wonders of living things focusing both on big picture ideas such as ecology but also zooming in to a genetics level. We investigate the inner workings of different animals and how they have adapted to survive as well as patterns of inheritance. This course is recommended for anyone wishing to study Level 3 and/or tertiary study in biology. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Ecological patterns

  • Plant or Animal adaptations for survival

  • Biological investigation

  • Genetic variation and change

  • Gene expression.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - ability to work safely in the lab and carry out practical work - Working collaboratively - Written Reports and Scientific writing - Time management. - Ability to receive feedback and apply it. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - Year 13 Biology or any tertiary level course that requires Biology 

Recommended Prior Learning

Any Level 1 Science course

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

The sciPAD Workbooks are a compulsory requirement for this course and will be charged to learner accounts. This will be approximately $30.

Pathway

Career Pathways

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 8
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


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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
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
A.S. 91159 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
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: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.