Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Power.
Year 13 Koiora (Biology) - In this course, ākonga will learn about speciation, animal and plant responses to their environment. There is also a 3 day residential field trip to Wainui studying the behaviour of marine animals.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits from Level 2 Biology, this must include 4 credits from an external examination.
Pathway
N/A
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 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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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 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
Approved subject for University Entrance
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.
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