NCEA Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Houliston.
Course Overview
Term 1
91604 (Biology 3.4) Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment (Internal, 3 credits)
91602 (Biology 3.2) Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-biological issue (Internal, 3 credits)
Term 2
91601 (Biology 3.1) Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context with guidance (Internal, 4 credits)
91605 (Biology 3.5) Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation (External, 4 credits)
Term 3
91606 (Biology 3.6) Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution (External, 4 credits)
Recommended Prior Learning
It is highly recommended that students have 12 credits from Level 2 Biology including one external.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
sciPad Level 3 Biology (Externals) workbook
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
NZQA Info
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
NZQA Info
Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
NZQA Info
Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
NZQA Info
Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
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.
Disclaimer
COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE