HSCI 200

Level 2 Health Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Philipo.


Level 2 Health Science

HSCI 200

We will look at biology and chemistry as a foundation for health sciences. There is a large practical component to this course. We will look at anatomy of different organisms which will involved dissection and using microscope to study microorganisms. We will also learn about the basic of chemistry such as identifying ions using qualitative methods.

- Carrying out practicals to examine chemistry qualitatively

- Using microscope to study microorganism

- Learning about structure and function of gas exchange systems in insects, fish and mammals.


Optional external credits for specialised Health Science career pathways will be offered from the second half of term 2. These will include:

- Learning about atomic structure and bonding or organic chemistry 

- Learning about life processes at a cellular level or genetic variation


This subject leads onto: Level 3 Health Sciences

Int - 13

Ext - 5

UE Lit Reading- 0

UE Lit Writing - 4

Total typical credits offered:

AS91155

AS91153

AS91160 

AS91911

AS91164

AS91157



Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91158 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91160 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY

It is the policy of Bishop Viard College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications