Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Phil Henwood (HEN)

In this course, students will focus predominantly on the processes which occur within living cells, specifically the structure and role of DNA as the blueprint for life and how it works to produce such a wide range of characteristics.

Students will also investigate how the structure of tissues and organs work to provide animals with the energy they need to survive in their environment, and how populations change over time.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91153 v2 Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision 

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91158 v2 Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91157 v2 Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91159 v2 Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 19 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable