Level 3 Biology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Clarke.
Welcome to NCEA Level 3 Biology, an inspiring and in-depth exploration of the living world and its complexities! Building upon your Level 2 knowledge, this course takes you on a fascinating journey through the realms of genetic transfer, homeostasis, human evolution and biological socioscientific issues. Discover the intricate workings of plant and animal responses, unravel the mysteries of human evolution. Engage in hands-on experiments, fieldwork, and data analysis to develop your scientific inquiry skills. NCEA Level 3 Biology will broaden your understanding of life on Earth and its interconnections, preparing you for further studies in biological sciences and providing a deeper appreciation for the wonders of life. Get ready to embark on this captivating journey and unlock the secrets of the living world!
Subject Overview
Term 1
Animal Behaviour and Plant Responses to Changes in the Environment
Term 2
Homeostasis & Socio-Scientific Issue (how we process sugar, and how we manage diabetes)
Term 3
Trends in Human Evolution
Recommended Prior Learning
Require a minimum of 14 credits from Biology Level 2 which must include one external from either AS 2.4, AS 2.5 or AS 2.7.
You may not take this course AND Level 3 General Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
The opportunity to purchase revision and study workbooks through the school will be offered, but there is no obligation to purchase these. Suggestions for appropriate workbooks will be provided in the student information sheet issued at the start of the year.
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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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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 Tags
Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teaching, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse, Tree Surgeon, Nursery Production Manager, Packhouse Supervisor, Orchard Grower, Town Planner, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist Policy Analyst, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Archivist, Film maker, Lawyer, Historian, Social Work, Geologist, Packhouse, Doctor, Sport Medicine, Ecologist, Microbiologist, Geneticist, Counselor, Prime Minister,
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.