Level 3 Biology
300BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr B. Rogers
This course is for students who are interested in how living things function, how they interact with each other and how they respond to their changing environment. They will also carry out research on a contemporary biological issue that effects society. There is an optional two-day trip to Wellington Zoo that includes a sleepover at the zoo.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbook $25.00.
Recommended Entry Criteria
10 Level 2 Biology credits with at least 4 from external Achievement Standard, or see HOD.
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. 91601 v2 Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| 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 * |
|
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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Disclaimer
At time of compiling courses for 2021 every effort has been made to ensure the information contained online is accurate. However, it is possible that some course/assessment structures will be subject to change.
All courses are dependent on student numbers and staffing. Students will be advised if the school is unable to provide the subjects they select.