Bethlehem College Bethlehem College

NCEA Level 2 Biology

12BIO
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.

Prior Learning

Prerequisite: 16 credits or more in NCEA Level 1 Science, including Merit in AS 1.9 (Genetics) Assessment: NCEA Level 2: 23 credits.


Biology

Students will investigate living organisms, their environment and biological processes. They will be able to demonstrate a range of technical skills; show ability to observe, measure, collect data and to process it via one compulsory field trip and in class investigations, and acquire a working knowledge of the basic concepts of biology.



Subject Overview

Term 1
Week 1 Classification unit

Week 2 Preparation for Rocky Shore 2.6

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5 2.6 Rocky Shore field trip (Fri 6th Mar)

Week 6 Complete and assess 2.6

Week 7 2.4 Cell unit

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Term 2
Week 1

Week 2 2.1 Peroxidase assessment (timing depends on class)

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7 Complete and assess 2.4

Week 8 2.3 Animal Adaptations.

Week 9

Week 10 Complete and assess 2.3

Term 3
Week 1 2.7 Gene expression

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5 2.5 Genetic Variation

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8 PRACTICE EXAMS (2.4, 2.7 assessed).

Week 9

Week 10

Term 4
Week 1

Week 2 Complete and assess 2.5

Week 3 Revision

Week 4 Exam leave

Learning Areas:

Biology, Science


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science, NCEA Level 3 Biology

Biology is a core subject for any medical, environmental science, agricultural or horticultural based careers. It would also be an advantage for teacher, biochemical engineering or managerial degrees.

Career Pathways

Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Microbiologist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Phlebotomist, Physician, Surgeon, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dairy Farmer, Crop Farmer/Manager, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Environmental Scientist, Fishery Officer, Marine Engineer, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Gardener, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Data Analyst


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Field trip $10; Homework Resource Manuals $35 (approx.)


Disclaimer

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