Year 12 Biology Internal
12BIOI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: S. Scourfield
Content:
This course is hands-on biology with an emphasis on knowledge and skills that will be useful in a range of occupations including conservation, farming, horticulture, veterinary nursing, pharmacy assistant and laboratory science.
The course will cover the biology of animals and plants including animal structure, function and adaptations. It also covers microscopes, microscopic organisms and biological drawings. Students will learn how to analyse information presented to the public and carry out a fair test. Students will also prepare for and sit an external achievement standard on Genetic Variation and Change.
Skills:
• Investigation skills including manipulating equipment.
• Collecting, recording and interpreting data and report writing.
• Research skills.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
2020 Student Voice states:
"It is really nice how this course has a lot of practical skills and knowledge that will help me in my future"
" It goes quite slowly which is nice and I don't feel as rushed as some of my other subjects"
"I take the Northtec Health Science course as well as this subject and they work well together"
Pathway Contributions and Equipment
1 Refill Pad
2 Mechanical Pencils
1 Calculator
1 2.5 SciPad mini - Generic variation (Optional) available from Officemax
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of either 11SCIG or 11SCIM course.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91153 v2 Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91154 v2 Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91157 v2 Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91160 v2 Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level | 2 |
I |
3 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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