Papanui High School Senior Coursebook

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BIOLOGY 22S (2 Semesters) - BIA22S/BIP22S

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Martin


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 12F or 13F


CONTENT
Semester 1: Animal Biology

  • 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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