Level 3 Biology
13BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms 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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 Biology External and Internal SciPad
$50 Zoo trip
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Recommended Prior Learning
Achieved grade in 2.5 Genetic Variation and Change in Level 2 Biology, or HOF approval.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91606 v2 Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91605 v2 Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
|
A.S. 91604 v2
Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Assessments: Term: 3, Week: 10 |
3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
| A.S. 91603 v2 Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
5r,5w * |
|
|
A.S. 91602 v2
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 7 |
3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.