Macleans College Macleans College

13BIC - Biology - 9700 A2 Level

13BIC
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr I. Thomas.

Course prerequisites

Entry requirements 2025


13 Biology - 9700 A2 Level

Biology is about 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, 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.


Topics Covered

  • Biodiversity and conservation

  • Photosynthesis

  • Energy and respiration

  • Homeostasis

  • Inherited change 

  • Selection and evolution

  • Genetic technology

  • Coordination

  • Planning, analysis and evaluation


Faculties:

2 - CAMBRIDGE Courses AS and A Level, Science Courses


Assessment Information

Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper Paper 43 Structured Questions External 38.00%
Paper Paper 53 Practical Skills External 12.00%
Paper Papers 13, 23 & 35 c/f AS Mark External 50.00%


			


				

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.