Papanui High School/Coursebook/BIO202

= BIOLOGY 202 (2 Semesters) - BIO22S =

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs McComb

STRUCTURE This is a course that can be offered in 2 semesters – Students may opt to take both semesters for a full year course. Semester 1 – Animal Biology Semester 2 – Plant Biology

PRE-REQUISITES 14 Level 1 Science credits from Science 102 or 103

CONTENT Semester 1: Animal Biology – Choice of 3 out of 4


 * Investigate an ecological community plus a field trip to Avon-Heathcote Estuary
 * Livestock reproductive technologies
 * Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product. Includes field trip to a local dairy farm
 * Ecological sustainability of New Zealand’s fisheries

Semester 2: Plants – Choice of 3 out of 4


 * Practical management of plant growth and development
 * Produce a landscape plan
 * Biological processes and function of plants
 * Plant propagation techniques

ASSESSMENT Semester 1 – 12 credits Semester 2 – 12 credits

COST Approximately $30.00 transport to venues for field trips, $25.00 for workbooks

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES Agricultural, Horticultural, Viticulture industry training courses.

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