BIOCHM

Science of Chemistry and Microbiology Level 1

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Wollen.

This course is recommended for students wishing to study any of the sciences at Level 2 and beyond. In this course we will study chemical compounds, their structure, bonding and reactions.  We will look at different types of chemicals and how they are used in everyday life.  We will study different microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, their life cycles and the effects both good and bad they have in our lives.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0