Level 3 Biology
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Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: C. Northage.
This course involves a study of plant and animal responses to their environment, genetics and evolution, homeostasis in humans, human biological and cultural evolution. It is designed for those students who have an interest in Biology, whether or not they intend to pursue a career in the field of science.
This is a recommended course for students considering tertiary study in Health Sciences, AgriCommerce, AgriScience, Medical Laboratory Science, Veterinary Science and Technology, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Dental Technology, Physical Education and numerous majors in a Science or Applied Science degree.
The following standard may be available as alternative to those listed below:
AS91602 v2 (Biology 3.2) - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue - 3 credits (internal)
Entry Guidelines
The best preparation for this course is to study NCEA Level 2 Biology and be successful in both internals and external assessments. Entry without meeting this can be discussed with the Head of Faculty
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 Biology Workbook
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 3.3 - 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: 15
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.
Pathway Tags
Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teacher, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse, Food Technologist, Agricultural Scientist, Biochemist, Biologist, Chemist, Ecologist, Environmental Scientist, Exercise and Sport Scientist, Geneticist, Nutritionist, Microbiologist, Nano-scientist, Botanist, Zoologist, Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Dentist, Radiation Therapist, Biomedical Scientist, Neuro-scientist, Oceanographer, Pharmacologist, Psychologist, Geologist, Sport Coach, Viticulturist, Winemaker, Agricultural Scientist,
Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.