Level 3 Biology
13BIO Course DescriptionContact Person: K. Silcock.
Entry Requirements8 credits from any L2 Science course
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)
Detailed Course Outline Contributions and Equipment
Field trip: estimate $35.00
Workbook $22.00