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, 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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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.