Level 2 Biology
200BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms Masima.
Recommended Prior LearningCompletion of Level 1 Science course.
This course covers 4 internal standards and 2 external standard.
Students will be expected to carry out practical investigations. The data collated from the practical activities will be tabulated, processed, analysed and then used to present a report.
Other activities include researching biological topics and going on educational day-trip.
Seniors are expected to take responsibility for their learning, this means reading relevant texts, and completing all class work and homework.
Course Overview
Semester 1
Two internal standards:
1. AS91155: Adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life.
2. AS91158: Investigate a pattern in an ecological community.
External standard:
1. AS91159: Gene expression
Semester 2
Two internal standards:
1. AS91153: Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context.
2. AS91160: Investigate Biological Material at the Microscopic Level.
External Standard:
1. AS91157: Genetic Variation and Change
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
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