11CHB

NCEA Level 1 Chemistry and Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs Y. Perera.

Chemistry and Biology connect the details of how materials around us are constructed, with the complexity of how living things interact. Ākonga engaging in this subject will learn that details matter as much as the big picture. The skills required to analyse and apply, think critically, and interpret the world around them are transferrable to a wide range of pathways.

Through Chemistry and Biology, ākonga will learn skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, analysis, research, inquiry, peer review, and systems thinking. 

Through Chemistry and Biology, ākonga will learn skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, analysis, research, inquiry, peer review, and systems thinking. 

The course will develop an understanding of:

- the relationship between a microorganism and the environment.

-  a chemical reaction in a specific context. 

- genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic. 

- how the properties of chemicals inform their use in a specific context.


More information can be found on https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/chemistry-and-biology?view=learning



Course Overview

Term 1
The relationship between a microorganism and the environment.

Term 2
A chemical reaction in a specific context.

Term 3
Genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic.

Term 4
How the properties of chemicals inform their use in a specific context.

Pathway

Learning in Chemistry and Biology may lead ākonga to a career in research and development, medicine, dentistry, food and nutrition, psychology, education, agriculture, viticulture, biosecurity, forestry, conservation, resource management, or politics.

There are many pathways for furthering chemistry and biology studies at tertiary level. Ākonga may wish to study a general science course or specialise in areas such as botany, neuroscience, zoology, medical laboratory science, forestry, forensic pathology, physiotherapy, veterinarian science, or psychology.

Students will be equipped with the fundamentals of Chemistry and Biology concepts that will lead the pathway to Levels 2 and 3 Chemistry and Biology.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92023 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.

The 2024 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2023. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2024 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.