L3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Lewis.
This subject builds on Level 2 Biology knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental biological concepts including Homeostasis, Socio-scientific issues, Human Evolution, Plant and Animal Behaviour and Applications of Biotechnology. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in the Biological Sciences.
Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- 2B8 Hardcover Exercise Book
CONTRIBUTIONS:
Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials | Contribution | $50.00 |
$50.00 |
Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for course endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
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
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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: 18
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
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.