Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.
Prior LearningPrerequisite: 16 credits or more in NCEA Level 1 Science, including Merit in AS 1.9 (Genetics) Assessment: NCEA Level 2: 23 credits.
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.
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
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 PathwaysRegistered 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/StationeryField trip $10; Homework Resource Manuals $35 (approx.)
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