11BIO - Biology (MCert)

11BIO

Year 11 Biology  MCERT

Course Statement:

Biology is the study of living things and how they interact with each other and the environment.  Students develop an understanding of the diversity of life and life processes, of evolution as the result of life processes and the ecology, and the impact of humans on all forms of life and the environment.  As a result, students are better informed and able to make reasoned, balanced judgements on some of the biological issues affecting New Zealanders such as vaccination, genetic testing and modification. Also studied is the impact of humans on the environment and aspects of sustainability and conservation, and protection of our unique flora, fauna and ecosystems. They will also have a greater insight into the working of their own bodies and an understanding of some of the health issues affecting New Zealanders and on a global basis.

Prerequisites:

Students who wish to choose ONE of: 11BIO, 11CHE or 11PHY must achieve B or better in the Year 10 Science End of Year Examination.

A good level of literacy and the ability to write extended answers is highly desirable.  

B+ or better is required to choose TWO of: 11BIO, 11CHE, 11PHY, 11SCI.   

A- or better plus other criteria are required to choose THREE Sciences (11BIO, 11CHE and 11PHY).

Topics Covered:

Leads to:

12BIC: CIE AS Biology

12BIO: NCEA Level 2 Biology

(Note: 11BIO does not lead to 12CHC, 12CHE or 12PYC, 12PHY)