SCICS101

Level 1 Core Science

Course Description

PURPOSE: This course is highly recommended for students planning to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics in Years 12 & 13, as the content covered will provide the essential foundations.

COURSE OUTLINE

Science is great! Core Science is even better! 

It is key to the uncovering of scientific ideas and theories about Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. 

Observing the magic and importance of science, we can say that it has a vast use in all fields of human life. Come and join us on this exciting journey. By studying Core Science you can make informed decisions about the science related to your everyday life, sustainability, and the environment. 

You can also take either Investigative Science (SCIIS101)  or Heath and Sport Science (SCIHS101) or Ag Hort (SCIAH101)

Recommended Prior Learning

You are interested in Science and could be successful in external assessments.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0