St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Level 2 Biology

12BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Gelston.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to have attained Level 1 Genetics at a Merit grade. Achieved or higher for Chemistry external is desirable too. Additionally, due to the high literacy content of this Science Reading and Writing skills need to be strong.


Biology is the Science of Life and is a useful subject for many career pathways such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, health and physical education, horticulture, agriculture, farming, teaching and in the food industry. It is also a subject of general interest for many people, in areas such as conservation, wildlife, stem cell research, genetic engineering and general health & well-being.
Course Description: Ecology and Conservation; Students look at living organisms within their environment and study a community at the rocky shore. Cells; Students investigate cells using the microscope and look at cell processes. Adaptation; Students study adaptations of different animals. Genetics and Evolution; This section involves the study of genetic variation, genetic inheritance and evolution. Additionally students carry out biological investigations based around their learning in cell biology.


Pathway

Level 3 Biology

Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Biotechnologist, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Production Operator, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, General Practitioner, Naturopath


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$30 Field Trip to Raglan
$25 SciPad Workbooks
2B6 Exercise Book
Ruler
Highlighter
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