13BIO - Biology NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Butler.
13BIO - Biology NCEA Level 3
Aims of the Course:
Biology is the study of the variety, structure, functions, continuity and interrelationships of living things in nature. It provides a wide range of learning experiences which will be of value to all students throughout their lives, and provides a sound foundation to the study of biological and health sciences in the future.
Topics:
Level 3 Biology students will be asked to design and carry out an individual plant investigation using growth factors. In addition students are introduced to the behaviors and responses of both plants and animals which allow species continuation and change. Human Biology (Homeostasis) returns with the study of system responses to the changes in an external environment focusing on blood glucose control which leads to developing an informed response to the obesity epidemic.
Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment
Zoo trip focusing on Human evolution and primate behaviour
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 14 Credits in 12BIO
Pathway
Scholarship Biology
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 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
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
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.