L3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms F. McIntosh.
In this course Students will:
- · Understand the relationship between organisms and their environment.
- · Explore the evolutionary processes that have resulted in the diversity of life on Earth and appreciate the place and impact of humans within these processes.
- · Understand how humans manipulate the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next and make informed judgments about the social, ethical, and biological implications relating to this manipulation.
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S. 91601 v2 Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance (Int, 4 credits)
A.S. 91604 v2 Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment (Int, 3 credits)
Term 2
A.S. 91602 v2 Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue (Int, 3 credits)
A.S. 91607 v2 Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications (Int, 3 credits)
Term 3
A.S. 91603 v3 Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment (Ext, 5 credits)
Term 4
Revision for the NCEA Exams
Recommended Prior Learning
12+ credits in 2BIO and/or HOD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There is NO cost for this course.
Students are expected to have basic stationery:
- Workbook
- Pens and pencils
- Ruler
- Scientific calculator
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
NZQA Info
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
NZQA Info
Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
NZQA Info
Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
NZQA Info
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Dentist, Surgeon, Zoologist, Biotechnologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Audiologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Podiatrist, Community Pharmacist, Medical Pathologist, Animal Physiologist, General Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse, Fishery Officer, Veterinarian, Ecologist, Chiropractor, Food Engineer, Diagnostic Radiologist, Marine Biologist, Forestry Scientist, Hospital Nurse, Microbiologist, Optometrist, Biochemist, District Nurse, Plant Physiologist, Practice Nurse, Physiotherapist, Dental Technician, Dietitian, Molecular Biologist, Quarantine Officer, Life Sciences Technician, Secondary School teacher, Midwife Botanist,