Long Bay College Long Bay College

L3 Biology

L3BIO
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.


Faculties:

Science


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Medical Physicist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Microbiologist



			
					
					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

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.