Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 2 Biology

12BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Sharpe.

Recommended Prior Learning

A minimum of 10 Level 1 Science credits with at least 10 credits at Merit level or above or in consultation with Head of Science. 

This course has a high literacy component.

This course needs to be taken if you intend continuing with this subject at Level 3 (Year 13).

Content/Skills:

  • Understanding of diversity, structure, function and interrelationships of living organisms, and their interactions with the abiotic environment;
  • Understanding the function of cell components;
  • Understanding of genetics and gene expression;
  • Developing microscope skills; and
  • Scientific investigative skills and attitudes.


This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.


Faculties:

Science


Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Biology



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers

- scientific calculator

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.