Level 3 Biology
13BIOL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Edwards
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
- Carry out a practical investigation
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00).
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Biology or at the discretion of the HOD.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91601 v2 Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91603 v3 Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
5r,5w * |
|
| A.S. 91604 v2 Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
| A.S. 91606 v2 Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91607 v2 Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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