Hagley Community College
Assessment Information
12 Biology (12BIO)
12BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Rosa Hughes-Currie, Alice Nash.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
Successfully completed a level 1 science course, reasonable level of literacy
12 Biology
Learn about all sorts of organisms from the microscopic to the very large. Enrol in this course if you are considering health, veterinary or food science pathways.
This course prepares you for 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
- How to analyse information presented to the public
Course Overview
Term 1
Animal Adaptations Mammal Reproduction internal assessment and Bio validity internal assessment.
Term 2
Practical investigation internal assessment and learning for the Genetics external.
Term 3
Learning for the Gene Expression external.
Term 4
Revision and external exams.
Assessment Information
Possible Credits
External - 8 credits
Internal - 10 credits