L1BIOL05

Level 1 Specialist Biology Half Course

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Sinclair.

This is a TWO period a week course (half course) with half of the year spent focusing on the Biological concepts of DNA and the Inheritance of Characteristics (Genetics), and half of the year focusing on Ecological sustainability and the impact of human actions on the environment (Ecology).

Course Overview

Term 1
Biological concepts of DNA and the Inheritance of Characteristics (Genetics)

Term 2
Biological concepts of DNA and the Inheritance of Characteristics (Genetics)

Term 3
Ecological sustainability and the impact of human actions on the environment (Ecology)

Term 4
Ecological sustainability and the impact of human actions on the environment (Ecology)

Recommended Prior Learning

Preferably Whangaparāoa College Yr10 Science

Course Costs and Equipment (this cost is only indicative)

$34 for access to Education Perfect and for SciPAD workbook.
The field trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island will have an additional cost. This will be advised when trip details are finalised and sent to parents from the Schoolbridge platform. Field trip costs are to be paid via the Kindo app. In 2023 this fee was $45.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 5 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.