Year 12 HUMAN biology

The HBIO course provides opportunities if you are interested in practically investigating Human Biology. This course will give you real life skills through the First Aid course as well as laboratory experience at Whitireia. 

Introduction to the Human Body in a practical way.

•  First Aid Course - depending on funding availability

•  Investigating Human Digestion

•  Investigating Anatomical Structures and Physiological responses to exercise

•  Practical investigation into Heart Rate and the Human Circulation system

•  Practical investigation into ions that play an important role in the body 

Term One:

• Introduction to the Human Body 

• First Aid Course and Certification.

• Anatomical Structures and Physiological responses to exercise

Term Two: 

• Ions in Solution Chemistry internal

• Visit to Whitireia labs

Term Three:

• Human Digestion 

• The Cardiovascular system and the Heart 

Term Four: Week 1-3

• Practical investigation into Heart Rate and the Human Circulation system

For entry to this course, students should be achieving at a 'High Developing' or 'Low Proficient' level or better throughout Year 11 Science. Other students may gain entry at the discretion of the HOD – consultation is required.

This course provides an opportunity for you will work on 2 Achievement standards and 3 Unit standards with a potential of gaining 1 credit at Level 1, 11 credits at Level 2, 2 at Level 3 and 5 at Level 4. 19 credits in total

NZQA Level 2 Subject Resources

See NZQA Subject Resources Website (http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/biology/levels/ )

School Policy for NCEA Assessment

You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment.  They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.