12BIO

Year 12 Biology (Level 2)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Mrs S. Boasman.

Biology develops an understanding of the Living World. Students study plant and animal relationships through ecology, explore details of the cell, genetics, gene expression and evolution. Internal assessment involves practical work and a field trip. External assessment is through examination.  

Students intending to follow a science career with a focus on Biology are advised to also study Level 2 Chemistry. Many biological courses at tertiary level require knowledge of Level 2 Chemistry.  

 

Prerequisites

Recommended that students have 14 credits from Level 1 Biological Science, including 7 credits from Genetics 90948 and Mammals as Consumers 90929. 

 

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