12BIO

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 Credits
External - 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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91159 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0