Level 3 Biology
13BI Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Cotsilinis
This course links to and further develops the concepts taught at NCEA Level 2 Biology, as well as explaining why plants and animals behave the way they do in their environment. Units of work will focus on the theories and evidence presented for the evolution of humans; biotechnology and its impacts on the environment and living things; how animals regulate their internal environment in response to changes outside their bodies.
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.
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.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91602 v2 Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w * |
|
| 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: 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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
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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.