NCEA Level 2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Godfrey, Mrs J. Shannon.
Level 2 Biology is intended for those who have an interest in pursuing careers in the life sciences and associated professions.
Examples include: Environmental Management; Human or Veterinary Medicine; Dentistry; Physiotherapy; Conservation; Agriculture and Horticulture.
The course content includes topics such as: Biological Investigations; Ecology; Adaptations; Genetics.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Criteria
Students from L1SCX - NCEA Level 1 Science classes
Students needs to have achieved 15 Level 1 Science credits including ONE external standard in order to cope with scientific thinking required for this course.
Students from L1SCK - NCEA Level 1 Science classes
Students needs to have achieved 15 Level 1 Science credits in order to cope with scientific thinking required for this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• 1 x 1B5 exercise book
• Pens and pencils
Pathway
Assessment Information
Internal Standards 2.1 (4 crd); Biology 2.6 (4 crd); Biology 2.3 (3 crd) are assessed using a mixture of open book and closed book assessments. There is no provision for reassessments.External Standard 2.5 (4 crd); are assessed in November by way of formal written exam.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
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Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
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Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
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Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.