Hagley Community College Hagley Community College

13 Biology (13BIO)

13BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Alice Nash.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

There is a substantial writing component to this course

Level 2 Biology, 12 credits including 1 external

13 Biology

Learn about the interactions of plants and animals with each other and their environment as well as the processes behind the development of new species.

Course Components

  • The homeostatic mechanisms of an animal
  • How speciation complements human evolution and the story of evolution
  • Develop research skills with a practical investigation
  • Research pest control and gene editing taking into account the effect on society

Course Overview

Term 1
Practical investigation internal and Socio-scientific issue internal

Term 2
Socio-scientific issue internal assessment, Homeostasis internal and learning for Speciation external exam (4 credits).

Term 3
Learning for Human Evolution external.

Term 4
Revision and external exams.

Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 13 credits
Internal - 9 credits