NCEA Level 2 Biology
Aims
To investigate and understand diversity, structure and function, including how living things interact with their environment
To better understand genetics and evolution
Course Content
The course adopts a contextual approach to understanding the living world. Contexts include the ecology of Blueskin Bay, Cellular Matters, Animal Gas Exchange, Genetic Change and Evolution. From New Zealand ecology to the hidden world of cells and cell chemistry to genetics, students develop a greater understanding of how living organisms survive.
Assessment
There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.
Qualification gained
Full course completion — 19 credits in NCEA Biology Level 2
Prior knowledge required
A satisfactory level of achievement in Year 11 Science, in particular for biology related content
Next Step
NCEA Biology Level 3
Achievement Standard
91155 2.3 3 Credit Internal Demonstrate an understanding of the gas exchange systems of mammals, bivalve-molluscs, and fish
91156 2.4 4 Credit External Describe cellular life processes
91157 2.5 4 Credit External Demonstrate an understanding of genetic variation and change
91158 2.6 4 Credit Internal Investigate an interrelationship or pattern in an ecological population or community (Intertidal field study)
91159 2.7 4 Credit External Demonstrate an understanding of gene expression
Course contribution: $60 indicative amount, may be subject to change.
Workbooks and field trip.