12BIO
Cell Biology
Course Description
Genetics and Cell Biology provide insights into how organisms can adapt to changing environmental conditions. This course discusses factors which affect the genetic variation of a gene pool and how these allow for plant and animal adaptations in the real world.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery costs only.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available:
15
Internal Assessed Credits:
7
External Assessed Credits:
8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
3
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91156 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
4w
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
4w
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91158 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0