Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Miller.
This subject involves the study of living things. It includes:
- Plants and animals – behavior and responses to environmental factors.
- Human Evolution – trends in the development of Homo sapiens.
- Homeostasis - how humans maintain a constant temperature in different environments.
- Human manipulation of genetic material- Cloning, Selective Breeding, Transgenesis.
An optional trip to Wellington Zoo to observe animal behaviour will happen in September. A donation may be requested towards the cost of this trip.
Course Overview
Term 1
Homeostasis- Thermoregulation
Genetic Manipulation
Term 2
Human Evolution
Term 3
Plant and Animal Behaviour and Responses
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Biology or at the discretion of the HOLA.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Scipad workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00).
Pathway
Students selecting this course go on to pursue careers in Biochemistry and Genetics, Animal/ Plant Research, Environmental Science, Medical Laboratory, Bioinformatics, Forestry, Agriculture.
Assessment Information
Students who have completed Level 2 Biology will likely already have 3.2 Socio-Scientific Issue 3Cr.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
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