L2BIO

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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 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. 91154 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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. 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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.