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OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to environmental biology and genetics.
Performance criteria
(a) Ecosystems are described correctly in terms of energy flow and factors affecting the variety of species.
(b) Factors affecting variety of species in an ecosystem are described correctly in terms of fertilisation
and genetics.
Evidence requirements
Evidence of an appropriate level of achievement must be generated from a closed-book assessment
with items covering all the above performance criteria.

OUTCOME 2
Solve problems related to environmental biology and genetics.
Performance criteria
(a) Relevant information is selected and presented in an appropriate format.
(b) Information is accurately processed, using calculations where appropriate.
(c) Conclusions drawn are valid and explanations given are supported by evidence.
(d) Experimental procedures are planned, designed and evaluated appropriately.
(e) Predictions and generalisations made are based on available evidence.
Evidence requirements
Evidence of an appropriate level of achievement must be generated from a closed-book assessment
with items covering all the above performance criteria in the context of ecosystems or factors
affecting variety in a species.
Biology: Unit Specification – Environmental Biology and Genetics (Int 2) 47
National Unit Specification: statement of standards (cont)
UNIT Environmental Biology and Genetics (Intermediate 2)

OUTCOME 3
Collect and analyse information related to Intermediate 2 Biology obtained by experiment.
Performance criteria
(a) The information is collected by active participation in the experiment.
(b) The experimental procedures are described accurately.
(c) Relevant measurements and observations are recorded in an appropriate format.
(d) Recorded experimental information is analysed and presented in an appropriate format.
(e) Conclusions drawn are valid.
(f) The experimental procedures are evaluated with supporting argument.
Evidence requirements
A report of one experimental activity is required, covering the above performance criteria in relation
to the contents and notes specified for Intermediate 2 Biology.

The teacher/lecturer responsible must attest that the report is the individual work of the candidate
derived from active participation in an experiment involving the candidate in planning the
experiment; deciding how it is managed; identifying and obtaining the necessary resources, some of
which must be unfamiliar; and carrying out the experiment. Depending on the activity, the collection
of the information may be group work.

Evidence submitted in support of attainment of PC (d) must be in the format of a table or graph(s) as
appropriate. Conclusions drawn should be justified by reference to supporting evidence.
The evaluation should cover all stages of the experiment, including the initial analysis of the situation
and planning and organising the experimental procedure.

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