12BIOL
NCEA Level 2 Biology
NCEA Level 2 Biology
This Biology course is aimed at students interested in gaining a thorough understanding of some of the key components of the living world around us, including practical investigations, ecology, life processes at the cell level, genetic variation and adaptations of animals to extreme environments.
This full year course is for those who need a thorough background in Biology for future studies and want to understand the basics of how living things survive and function. Students can work toward subject endorsement with Merit or Excellence.
Ecology - Maunga Taranaki trip
Animal adaptations - Gas Exchange in animals
Cells - The basic unit of all life (external)
Practical Investigations - Fair testing
Credits Available:
Internal - 11
External - 4
Total - 15
Setting you up with knowledge and skills needed for Level 3 Biology and the basic entry requirement for a number of courses at WITT and other providers as well as a range of careers such as beauty therapy, vet nursing, conservation work, health care assistant, farming, personal training, etc.
Minimum of 11 credits in an NCEA Level 1 Science course or at the discretion of the Learning Leader of Science.
No specific equipment is required.
Kirsten Keighley - kke@waitarahs.school.nz