Level 2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Hill.
The traditional view of Biology is that it studies the structure of plants and animals through observation of individual organisms and dissections. However, modern Biology is also concerned with:
a) Ecology – the relationship of organisms to the things around them
b) Behaviour of these organisms
c) Genetics and Evolution
d) Cell Biology
This course includes experiments and there is at least one field trip per year. A write-on workbook covers each of the topics taught and gives good practice questions for the Achievement Standards.
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course, students must have:
- At least 12 or more Level 1 Science credits at the time of course selection (including achievement in derived grade exams).
- Be enrolled in the L1 Biology topic.
- Achieved at the Merit or Excellence level in the Microbes assessment.
If students have not met the above requirements, they will need to receive approval from the HOF/TIC (Head of Faculty/Teacher In Charge).
Note - any student taking two or more courses that require significant time away from school (such as ODED, Dual Enrolment, or Gateway) may find it difficult to cope with the demands of this course. In this case, entry will be subject to an interview with the HOF Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
The field trips and the write-on workbook are likely to incur some expenses.
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 subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.