Growth - Biology - 'You'-nique Genetics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Sutherland.
Why do we look the way we do? How come there are so many different types of plants and animals? This module looks at the wonders of genetics and inheritance and the role of nature in creating the beauty and diversity of living creatures. You will learn how to predict genetic outcomes and learn how natural mutations have resulted into some amazing new plant and animal species. This course is highly recommended if you want to take Biology in Horizon.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should like Biology
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Science 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
Term: 3, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Science 1.6 - Investigate implications of the use of carbon compounds as fuels
NZQA Info
Science 1.7 - Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society
NZQA Info
Science 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation
Pathway Possibilities
Pathologist, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Beauty Therapist, Biochemist, Mechanical Engineer, Surgeon, Crop Farmer/Manager, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Landscaper, Gardener, Health Care Assistant, Ship's Master, Nursery Grower/Worker, Sterilising Technician, Pet Groomer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Viticulturist,