L3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Aston.
This course involves students to have high levels of literacy, report writing skills and the independent learning skills
Year 13 Biology is a recommended course for students wishing to study a wide range of science-related courses at University level, such as Health Science, Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science, Nursing, and general Science degrees. It is also a great course for people who are interested in the relationships between organisms and the environment, as well as understanding how biology concepts have shaped currently understandings of life.
Course covers:
- (Ext 91605) Evolutionary processes leading to speciation
- (Ext 91603) Organisms and their environment, including plant responses and animal behaviour
- (Int 91604) Homeostasis
- (Int 91602) Research a current NZ socio-scientific issue
- (Int 91601) Practical investigation that develops your understanding of the relationship between the investigation and scientific theory
Biology studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.
Prerequisites
14 credits at Level 2 Biology including one external standard or at discretion of HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30 workbook (Y13 Scipad l3 Biology) is highly recommended.
Stationery required for this course: Ringbinder and lined refill.
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
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
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Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
Approved subject for University Entrance
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.
Disclaimer
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice