Level 1 Specialist Biology Half Course
L1BIOL05 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: 27960454
Recommended Prior LearningPreferably Whangaparāoa College Yr10 Science
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)
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.
Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Medical Physicist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Microbiologist
Course Costs and Equipment$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.