Level 1 Chemistry Biology (Specialist)
L1CMBL01 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs L. Palmer, Mrs M. Sinclair.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Sciences at Whangaparāoa College preferred.
This is a full year (4x per week) specialist course for learners who want to complete Level 2/3 courses in Chemistry, Biology or Earth and Space Science.
This course can be taken along with the L1 Physics Earth/Space course for learners who want to learn specialist content knowledge for future Science careers such as Biomedical Sciences and/or Engineering.
The course has THREE assessments across the year with an optional standard for learners if they are not also in the L1SCIE01 class and want more assessment experience in a Biology context. See details below regarding credit value and assessment style.
Topics of study in this course include Genetics, Ecology, Chemical Properties and Types of Reactions. It is taught by teachers who are specialists in both Chemistry and Biology.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 Space Science
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Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)$56 Total
Contributions include...
- SciPAD workbooks 3@$12 each ($36)
- Education Perfect ($20).This is subject to change dependent upon the type of EP access license applicable to the learner and whether they are enrolling in multiple Sciences. There is one EP license for access to all Science courses. If the learner is enrolling for multiple Science courses then this course contribution only needs to be paid once.
2B8 hardcover notebook required for each learner.