Southern Cross Campus Southern Cross Campus

Level 1 Biological Science Half Year Course

100BSCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Masima.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Science

This Year 11 Biological Science course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of science and its relevance to society, through both theory and practical work and to prepare you for success in NCEA Level 1 Science assessments. You will develop your ability to analyse information, problem-solve, apply knowledge to new situations and you will improve your intellectual, creative and critical thinking. Experimental work will be infiltrated throughout the course to support understanding of scientific ideas as well as further develop practical skills.

This course is comprised of three Level 1 Achievement Standards in Science, Biology, and Chemistry worth a maximum total of 16 credits. As we explore the achievement standards, we will learn aspects of the following:

  • Types of reactions
  • Chemical formulae
  • Genetics
  • Ecology 
  • Biodiversity

Course Overview

Semester 1
Internal
1) AS91920: Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue (Sci 1.1)
2) AS92021: Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in context (CB1.2)

Semester 2
Internal
1) AS92021: Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in context (CB1.2)

External
2) AS92022: Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an inherited characteristic (CB 1.3)


Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 Physics

Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Diver, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Curator, Medical Imaging Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Ranger, Wool Classer, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Insurance Adviser, Medical Laboratory Technician, Optometrist, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Saw Doctor, Secondary School Teacher, Shearer, Intelligence Officer, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist



			


				






    

        
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