L2 Biology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Sheppard.
This course involves study of the key concepts of Biology to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area.
Biology study includes Ecology, Genetics, Cell Processes, Bio Validity and Anatomy. The course is a prerequisite for L3 Biology and required for entry into University and Polytechnic Course pathways.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with students having the opportunity to gain up to 21 credits at L2.
Required Prior Learning
Minimum entry requirement is 14 credits in L1 Science or if given HOD approval.
Subject Costs
Workbook $20. Field trip to Rotorua and Maungatautari (optional) $77. Education Perfect (optional) $20
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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Term: 2, Week: 10
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Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5
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Term: 4, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6