Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Jawad.
You will learn to:
• study aspects of animal behaviour and plant responses to the environment
• study trends of human evolution
• study control systems in humans that maintain stable internal environment
• research and report on a socio-scientific issue in New Zealand
• carry out an investigation independently to study a small organism response to an enviro factor
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of Level 2 Biology strongly recommended.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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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
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.