12 Biology (12BIO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Rosa Hughes-Currie, Alice Nash.
12 Biology
This course will take you through the adaptations that animals have and how those allow them to survive in their habitat. It will look at how genetics works and how genes can also be influenced by the environment. You will also learn practical skills while doing the investigation which looks at cell membrane functions. This is a fun, interactive course which will build your knowledge of Biology. This course leads on to 13 Biology.
Course Components
- Learn about adaptations of living organisms including animal form and function
- Cell structure and important cell reactions in a practical investigation
- Gene expression, genetic change, variation and evolution
Course Overview
Term 1
Animal Adaptations Mammal Reproduction internal assessment. Beginning practical investigation of osmosis in cells.
Term 2
Practical investigation internal assessment and learning for the Genetics external.
Term 3
Learning about protein synthesis, metabolic pathway and how the environment interacts with your genes for the Gene Expression external.
Term 4
Revision and external exams.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Successfully completed a level 1 science course, reasonable level of literacy
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Exercise book for notes and folder for handouts.
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 8 credits
Internal - 7 credits
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
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Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
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Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression