Level 2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr S. Krechowec.
Level 2 Biology
This is the main Level 2 Biology course. It prepares students for further study in University Approved Level 3 Biology (13BIO).
Students who take this course will increase their understanding of cell structure and functioning, and inheritance patterns in individuals and populations, building on those ideas from Level 1. The study of an ecological community, how animals have adapted to their way of life, and a group-based investigation, are internally assessed topics.
Entry Criteria
Entry into Level 2 Biology requires BOTH:
- Successful completion of Level 1 Science - Core (11SCI/11SCIE)
- AND An Achieved grade or higher in the Genetic Variation (Science 1.9) external examination.
Students must also meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.