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18969 |
2 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things, organs and organ systems |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe characteristics of living things; describe the function of key organs; and describe the role and structure of an organ system. |
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AMAP 226 |
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18970 |
2 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of adaptations and relationships in a biological community |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe adaptations of an animal or a plant; describe feeding relationships in a community; and describe the relationship between the pest organism and a biological community. |
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AMAP 226 |
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18971 |
2 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of cells, reproduction, and inheritance |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe cells; describe plant and animal reproduction; predict the outcome of a given monohybrid cross; and describe the function of genetic material in inheritance. |
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AMAP 226 |
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18978 |
2 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of biotechnology |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe features of microbes; describe uses of microbes in biotechnology; and describe the use of an enzyme in biotechnology. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6294 |
4 Credits |
Compare the diversity and organisation of different biological communities |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to gather community field data, and process and interpret information to compare an aspect of the diversity and organisation of two biological communities. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6295 |
5 Credits |
Describe the structure and function of a selected human organ system |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: represent the structural components of a human organ system; describe how an organ system performs its function; and describe the cause and consequences of an organ system malfunctioning. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6296 |
5 Credits |
Investigate plant processes |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe plant processes, and carry out a practical investigation on how a selected variable affects a plant process. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6297 |
4 Credits |
Describe methods for the management of introduced species |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the impact of an introduced species on New Zealand's native flora and fauna, and describe a method to manage the impact of an introduced species. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6298 |
5 Credits |
Describe interactions between humans and microorganisms |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out a practical investigation on how a selected variable affects the activity of a microorganism; describe a human use of a microorganism; and describe effects of a microorganism on people. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6299 |
3 Credits |
Describe how people apply biological principles to plant or animal management |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the application of biological principles in the management of a New Zealand plant or animal production system. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6300 |
4 Credits |
Describe homeostatic control mechanisms of the human body |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a hormone pathway that co-ordinates actions between body organs, and interpret data that show homeostatic responses of the body to a change in an internal variable. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6301 |
4 Credits |
Describe links between human organ systems |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the way in which two organ systems work together to achieve a common purpose, and describe the consequences for other organ systems of an organ system malfunctioning. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6302 |
4 Credits |
Discuss the biological effects of food and other activity choices on the human body |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to discuss the biological effects of food and selected activities on the body. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6303 |
4 Credits |
Describe and discuss human reproduction |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the hormonal control of aspects of the reproductive process; describe the formation of a zygote and its subsequent development; and discuss the biological interaction between the mother and the embryo. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6304 |
4 Credits |
Describe natural and artificial human defence mechanisms against pathogenic diseases |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the body's defence systems; describe the development of immunity to disease; and investigate the use of medicines to treat a pathogenic disease. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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8923 |
3 Credits |
Describe mechanisms for the transfer of genetic information |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8924 replace unit standard 6305. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe cell division and determine simple monohybrid inheritance patterns. |
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AMAP 226 |
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8924 |
2 Credits |
Describe the structure and replication of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8923 replace unit standard 6305. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the structure and replication of DNA. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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| Level 2 |
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6308 |
5 Credits |
Explain how genetic change occurs within populations |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the scientific evidence for evolution; describe a process that leads to genetic variability between generations; explain how dihybrid inheritance contributes to genetic variability; and explain how natural selection can occur in a population over time. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6309 |
4 Credits |
Evaluate practices used for managing a resource to ensure ecological sustainability |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the importance of managing a resource to ensure its ecological sustainability and process information on the management of a resource to develop a defensible position. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6310 |
3 Credits |
Investigate an example of applied biology |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to investigate an example of applied biology. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6311 |
3 Credits |
Explain reasons for the special characteristics of New Zealand's flora and fauna |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe examples of special characteristics of endemic New Zealand organisms, and explain reasons for the evolution of special characteristics of endemic New Zealand organisms. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6312 |
3 Credits |
Investigate factors that affect a living process |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a living process, and investigate a living process. |
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AMAP 226 |
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8925 |
3 Credits |
Investigate diversity in animals |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8926 replace unit standard 6306. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out a practical investigation to compare the structure or function of features associated with a biological process and describe diversity in features relating to a biological process within animals. |
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AMAP 226 |
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8926 |
3 Credits |
Investigate diversity in plants |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8925 replace unit standard 6306. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out a practical investigation to compare the structure or function of features associated with a biological process in plants, and explain diversity in features relating to a biological process within plants. |
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AMAP 226 |
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8927 |
3 Credits |
Investigate structure and function in cells |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8928 replace unit standard 6307. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe cell structure and investigate a cell process. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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8928 |
3 Credits |
Use a microscope to investigate biological material |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8927 replace unit standard 6307. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare biological material for examination with a light microscope; use a light microscope to view biological material; and record observations of biological material in a biological drawing. |
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AMAP 226 |
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8929 |
3 Credits |
Identify biological population patterns through investigation |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8930 replace unit standard 6313. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: gather quantitative field data on a population; process data to show a population pattern; and explain how a biotic or abiotic environmental factor contributes to a population pattern. |
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AMAP 226 |
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8930 |
3 Credits |
Identify biological community interrelationships and patterns through investigation |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8929 replace unit standard 6313. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: gather quantitative field data from a community; process data to show interrelationships or patterns in a community; and explain how biotic and abiotic environmental factors contribute to a community pattern. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6314 |
4 Credits |
Complete an investigation into the ecological niche of a plant with guidance |
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People credited with this unit standard are able, with guidance, to: examine and describe the ecological niche of a plant; investigate an aspect of the plants ecological niche, and write a scientific report. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6315 |
4 Credits |
Complete an investigation into the ecological niche of an animal with guidance |
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People credited with this unit standard are able, with guidance, to: examine and describe the ecological niche of an animal; investigate an aspect of the animal's ecological niche; and write a scientific report. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6317 |
4 Credits |
Explain the process of speciation |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the process of speciation with reference to a New Zealand organism, and describe a pattern of evolution with reference to a New Zealand organism. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6318 |
4 Credits |
Interpret scientific evidence for human evolution |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe links between humans and other primates; identify trends in human biological or cultural evolution; and explain links between aspects of biological and cultural evolution in humans. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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6319 |
3 Credits |
Make an informed judgement on a contemporary biological issue |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to investigate a contemporary biological issue, and make a judgement on an implication relating to a contemporary biological issue. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6320 |
3 Credits |
Describe a biological technique used in contemporary molecular biology or biotechnology |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a contemporary example of a biological technique, and explain how human needs or demands have influenced the development and use of the technique. |
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AMAP 226 |
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6321 |
3 Credits |
Investigate and describe scientific views of human biological evolution |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe scientific views of primate adaptive radiation, and scientific views of human biological evolution. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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8931 |
4 Credits |
Describe gene expression |
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This unit standard and unit standard 8932 replace unit standard 6316. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the synthesis of a specific polypeptide chain; describe a hereditary metabolic disorder; and describe the control of gene expression. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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8932 |
3 Credits |
Describe gene-gene and gene-environment interaction |
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Version 3 |
This unit standard and unit standard 8931 replace unit standard 6316. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the relationship between gene interaction and phenotype, and explain the influence of the environment on genotype. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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8933 |
3 Credits |
Relate aspects of animal behaviour to environmental factors |
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Version 3 |
This unit standard and unit standard 8934 replace unit standard 6322. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out a practical investigation to examine a behavioural response and explain a behavioural response in a named animal. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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8934 |
3 Credits |
Relate aspects of plant responses to environmental factors |
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Version 3 |
This unit standard and unit standard 8933 replace unit standard 6322. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out a practical investigation to examine a plant response, and explain a response in a named plant. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 226 |
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| Level 4 |
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12812 |
5 Credits |
Describe eukaryotic cell structure and function |
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This unit standard, and unit standard 12813, replace unit standard 8107. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe cell structure; describe cell transport processes; and describe cell cycles. |
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AMAP 152 |
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12813 |
5 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of the biochemistry of cells |
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Version 2 |
This unit standard, and unit standard 12812, replace unit standard 8107. |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: outline the structure and cellular functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; outline metabolic processes occurring in cells; and describe the role of enzymes in cells. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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8096 |
5 Credits |
Undertake a comparative biological experiment with guidance |
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People credited with this unit standard are able, with guidance, to: form an hypothesis, and plan a comparative biological experiment; undertake a practical experimental procedure; gather data according to a plan; analyse and interpret the data gathered; and report on the comparative experiment. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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8099 |
2 Credits |
Identify flora and fauna |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to classify an organism, and identify an organism using a key. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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8105 |
3 Credits |
Explain the principles of evolution and bio-geography |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: outline the theory of the origin of life on Earth; outline the theory of evolution by natural selection; outline the evidence for the theory of evolution by natural selection; explain speciation and adaptive radiation; discuss the influences on the origin and characteristics of New Zealand's unique fauna and flora; and describe the six major bio-geographical regions of the world. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9225 |
6 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of ecosystems |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the relationships between organisms and their distribution in the abiotic environment; describe ecological flows and cycles; explain community change; describe the characteristics of the major biomes and aquatic ecosystems; describe the effects of human activity on ecosystems; and describe the characteristics of a human production ecosystem. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9226 |
4 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of biological diversity |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the characteristics which distinguish the Kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia: describe the characteristics and modes of nutrition of Monera; describe the characteristics, methods of locomotion, and modes of nutrition of Protista; describe the characteristics and modes of nutrition of Fungi; describe the characteristics and life cycles of selected plant groups; describe the characteristics of and the relationships between major animal groups; and describe the impact of humans on biological diversity. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9227 |
3 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of plant tissues |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the procedures followed in the preparation of a permanent mount of an organ sample for histological examination under light microscopy; describe the cell types, organisation, and functions of the primary tissues in an angiosperm; and demonstrate the locations of the primary tissues in an angiosperm. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9228 |
3 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of animal tissues |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the procedures followed in the preparation of a permanent mount of an organ sample for histological examination under light microscopy; the cell types, organisation, and functions of mammalian tissues; and location of tissues in a mammal. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9229 |
2 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of embryology and organ formation |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the development of vertebrate embryos; describe the development of angiosperm embryos, germination, and tissue differentiation; and explain the process of differentiation, and compare differentiation in plant and animal development. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8097 |
4 Credits |
Undertake field sampling and measurements of plants |
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People credited with this unit standard are able, to: prepare for plant sample and measurement collection; collect field samples and measurements of plants using established procedures; and prepare an overview of findings. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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8098 |
4 Credits |
Undertake field sampling and measurements of animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: choose sampling and measuring techniques and assemble equipment; carry out field sampling and measurements of animals using established procedures; and record, evaluate, and report data. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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8102 |
6 Credits |
Explain genetic change |
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Version 3 |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the concept of the gene; explain mutation; explain variation; describe aspects of genetic engineering; explain the role of chromosomes in determining inheritance patterns; explain gene interactions; and explain changes in gene frequencies in a population. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9230 |
3 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of animal behaviour |
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Version 3 |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the development and evolution of behaviour; describe communication processes and demonstrate knowledge of decision making mechanisms; describe how animals learn and how they organise in social groups; and describe how knowledge of behaviour is used in sampling populations of animals. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9231 |
4 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of Monera, Protista and Fungi |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the features of Monera; the habitats and the major ecological roles of Monera; the evidence for bacterial origin of organelles in eukaryotic cells; the features which distinguish the Protista groups; the habitats and major ecological roles of selected Protista; the structural and functional characteristics which distinguish the divisions of Fungi; and the ecological roles of Fungi. |
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| Accreditation & Moderation Action Plans: |
AMAP 152 |
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9232 |
4 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of Plantae |
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Version 3 |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the characteristics and adaptations of bryophytes; describe the characteristics of seedless tracheophytes; describe the characteristics and adaptations of seed producing tracheophytes; compare lifecycles of plants; and describe the major human uses for, and sustainability of tracheophytes. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9233 |
4 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of invertebrate animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the characteristics of Porifera; the characteristics of radiate Eumetazoa; the characteristics and ecological roles of protostome invertebrates; and the characteristics of deuterostome invertebrates. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9234 |
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Demonstrate knowledge of Chordata |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of Chordata and the sub-phyla Urochordata, Cephalochordata, and Vertebrata; the characteristics of the vertebrate classes; the evolutionary trends which have resulted in the adaptations of typical members of the vertebrate classes to their ecological niches; the impact of humans on the diversity of vertebrates; and the phylogenetic relationships between the vertebrate classes. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8092 |
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Measure plant physiological processes |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select, set up, and maintain equipment; gather data; and report on experiment as required by experimental protocol. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8093 |
8 Credits |
Demonstrate understanding of plant physiological processes |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to apply knowledge of the effects of changing environmental factors on internal plant processes, and make predictions on the effect of changing environmental factors on plant growth and development. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8094 |
4 Credits |
Measure animal physiological processes |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select, set up, and maintain equipment; gather data; and report on an experiment. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8103 |
3 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of biological issues relating to resource management |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: apply knowledge of resource management issues; make assessment of an environmental issue; and communicate an environmental issue. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8104 |
3 Credits |
Culture cells and tissues |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare and sterilise culture media; apply aseptic techniques; induce cultures; and maintain cultures and stocks. |
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AMAP 152 |
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8106 |
5 Credits |
Examine and describe seed plant structure |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: examine external features of vegetative plants; identify cell and tissue types; identify sexual reproductive structures; identify structures and dispersal mechanisms of fruits and seeds; identify specialised plant organs; and identify structures associated with symbiosis. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9224 |
8 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of communication and control systems in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to outline the role of nervous systems in the coordination of animal function and describe the role of endocrine systems in the coordination of animal function and growth. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9235 |
4 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of reproduction in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe and compare reproductive structures; describe the processes of gamete formation and fertilisation; describe the development of the early embryo in vertebrates; describe the changes in maternal physiology during pregnancy in a mammal; describe the process of parturition in a mammal; and describe lactation in a placental mammal. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9236 |
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Demonstrate knowledge of support and movement in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the structure and functions of skeletons, and explain the role of muscle in movement. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9237 |
3 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of homeostasis of body fluids in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the structure and functions of excretory organs; and the regulation of pH of body fluids. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9238 |
3 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of gas exchange in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: compare air and water as respiratory environments; compare systems for gas exchange; and describe the control of ventilation in a mammal. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9239 |
5 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of circulation in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: compare circulatory systems; describe haemodynamic parameters involved in mammalian circulation; describe the role of mammalian circulatory systems in immunity to disease; and describe the role of the vertebrate circulatory system in the regulation of body temperature. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9240 |
4 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of food intake and utilisation in animals |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: compare mechanisms of ingestion; compare mechanisms of digestion; describe the absorption of nutrients in mammals; and describe the fate of absorbed nutrients in monogastric and ruminant mammals. |
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AMAP 152 |
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9241 |
12 Credits |
Demonstrate knowledge of plant pathology |
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the characteristics of plant disease agents; explain the development of plant diseases; and explain the mechanisms of plant disease control. |
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AMAP 152 |
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