NCEA Subject Detail

Biology NCEA Level 2

12BIO

UE:

This subject leads to an approved UE course of study.

Background:

Biology NCEA Level 2 requires skills and knowledge from studying Science NCEA Level 1 or IGCSE Biology. Students who have only 8 to 12 credits at Level 1 or who have not attained credits at Merit or better must consult with the Faculty Head about their likelihood of success in the Level 2 Biology course. (Students must have attained credits in the external Biology standard Science 90948 (1.9) and should also have attained the internal standard Science 90949 (1.10))

Course Description:

This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills established in Year 11 Science NCEA Level 1 or IGCSE Biology and to lay the foundation for a broad understanding of key ideas and skills in biology.

Achievement Standards:

Level	Standard	Description	Credits	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp
2	91156	Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level	4	External	Compulsory
2	91157	Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change	4	External	Compulsory
2	91159	Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression	4	External	Compulsory
2	91153	Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	91155	Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	91158	Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision	4	Internal	Compulsory

Assessment Summary:

Level	Type	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp	Standards	Credits
2	Achievement	External	Compulsory	3	12
2	Achievement	Internal	Compulsory	3	11