Level 2 Biology
200BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr B. Rogers
This course is for students who are interested in how living things function and how they interact with each other. Topics covered include Ecology, Animal Diversity, Genetics, Cell Processes and critically analysing biological information presented to the public.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbook $25.00.
Recommended Entry Criteria
10 credits from Level 1 Science including at least 3 from external Science Achievement Standards or see HOD.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91154 v2 Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91156 v2 Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91157 v2 Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91158 v2 Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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