Level 3 Biology
13BIOL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. Miller
Recommended Prior LearningReasonable success in Level 2 Biology or at the discretion of the HOLA.
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.
Course Overview
Term 1
Homeostasis- Thermoregulation
Genetic Manipulation
Term 2
Human Evolution
Term 3
Plant and Animal Behaviour and Responses
Career Pathways
Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Midwife, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Forensic Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Veterinarian, Radiation Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Physiotherapist, Policy Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Radiation Oncologist, Secondary School Teacher, Epidemiologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Zoologist, Agricultural Technician, Science Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA Scipad workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00).
Assessment Information Students who have completed Level 2 Biology will likely already have 3.2 Socio-Scientific Issue 3Cr. An additional 4 Cr Internal standard may be completed by invitation from the HOD for students unable to sit both external standards.
Pathway Tags
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=biologyAgricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Zoologist, Biotechnologist, Microbiologist, Marine Biologist, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Registered Nurse, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Medical Physicist, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Phlebotomist, Tattoo Artist, Mechanical Engineer, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Chemical Production Operator, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Interpreter, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Industrial Designer, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Radiation Oncologist, Sterilising Technician, Ophthalmologist