Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Gelston.
Biology is the Science of Life and is a useful subject for many career pathways such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, health and physical education, horticulture, agriculture, farming, teaching and in the food industry. It is also a subject of general interest for many people, in areas such as conservation, wildlife, stem cell research, genetic engineering and general health & well-being.
The 13 Biology course consists of the study of evolution and speciation, human evolution, a biological investigation based around animal behaviour, research resulting in forming an opinion on a socio-scientific issue and how homeostasis is maintained in animals.
Recommended Prior Learning
Achieved grade in 2.5 Genetic Variation and Change in Level 2 Biology, or HOF approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 Biology External and Internal SciPad
$50 Zoo trip
Clearfile
Refill Pad
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Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.