Glendowie College
12 Biology
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Jan.
Objectives
- To develop a knowledge of basic facts, concepts and principles related to Biology.
- To foster an understanding of important biological concepts and principles by applying them to the ways in which Biotechnology is helping to meet human needs or demands in different fields mainly Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- To foster an understanding of current issues in Biology and Molecular Biology.
- To develop scientific skills and attitudes.
- To develop the ability to analyse data to draw a conclusion based on their observations and data collection (given or collected data).
- To improve and develop their skills in writing a comprehensive scientific report.
Content
Biology is the study of living things. Gaining knowledge and skills in Biology is a useful and relevant preparation for many aspects of life, as well as being a subject that helps to explain many topical and interesting issues.
- Ecology and Biological Investigations.
- Cell Biology and Life Processes. (Optional external TBC by teachers.)
- Genetics.
- Gene Expression.
Total credits available is dependent on if the Optional external is assessed or not. If not, total number of credits is 15 credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
Must have gained Achieved or more in Under the Microscope assessment, plus 2 other assessments (Ionically it Matters, Science Fair and/or Everyone has Potential). Total of 3 out of 4 assessments passed from 11 Science.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $62.00 in total.
$37.00 SciPAD workbook and revision book.
$25.00 Education Perfect subscription (covers all Science subjects).
Course Costs: These are costs that support learning and involve a take-home component, e.g. write-on workbooks, individual software licences (e.g. Education Perfect).
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
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Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
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Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression
Optional Assessments
This is an optional standard in this subject. Your full programme of learning will be negotiated with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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