Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Contact Person: K. Silcock.
This course extends students’ knowledge of how organisms interact with the environment. It focuses on genetic aspects of the organism and explains how genetic change occurs in populations leading to evolutionary change over time. It provides a thorough grounding for students who may wish to undertake further study in Biology, Health or Science related careers. It would be an advantage to have done L2 Biology.
Course Overview
Term 1
Homeostasis: How humans keep a constant internal state. eg temperature, blood glucose levels, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide balance. (Internal)
Investigating a current Biological Issue (Internal)
Term 2
A Biological Investigation: Field Trip (Internal)
Organisms and the environment (External)
Term 3
Investigating a current Biological Issue (Internal)
Speciation and Evolution (External)
Entry Requirements
8 credits from any L2 Science course
Contributions and Equipment
Field trip: estimate $35.00
Workbook $22.00
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
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Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.