Lynfield College Lynfield College

Year 11 Science - Chemicals of Biological Life

11SCBS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Eyre.

Who would be interested in this course?

Students who enjoyed the Biology and Chemistry aspects of Year 9 & 10 Science, and are interested in studying Biology &/or Chemistry throughout the Senior school.


Biology: What are living things made from? Laboratory skills are an essential part of cell biology and problem solving an essential skill for genetics. Together cells and genetics will help you answer this question about life.

Chemistry: Introduction to the basics of carbon chemistry, identification and reactions of simple carbon compounds and how the use of these as fuel sources can affect the environment. 

Expect practical activities, written course work, scientific vocabulary and eLearning. Students interested in studying Biology &/or Chemistry throughout the Senior school


This is a half year course and counts as one of your two Science courses, or one of your additional option selections.


Faculties:

Year 11 Options, Science


Pathway

Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry

Career Pathways

Zookeeper, Arborist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Mining Engineer, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Exercise book: 1B5
Stationery: Blue/black/red pen, HB pencil, eraser, ruler
NZQA Approved calculator recommended