12 Biology
12BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms R. Heeney
This is the students’ first full year of learning about Biology. The course covers areas relevant to a wide number of students and professions. We have some great discussions, learn a lot and prepare for a healthy and well informed life.
Pathway
As to all levels of Biology - it is a fascinating subject which is currently (and will continue to be) in a major growth phase as new areas of research open up to keen New Zealand scientists. Students may be interested in jobs such as they have on CSI or perhaps working on protection of endemic species in NZ. Medical research will continue to require new minds as well as animal behaviour specialists.
We hope that you see the benefit in being a scientist OR an informed citizen as our lives are so very much affected by biology and biological issues.
Field trip ($20) plus an optional course manual approx $35.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 Biology.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91156 v2 Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91157 v2 Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91159 v2 Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.