Year 13 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Wiffen.
Mā te whakaaro nui e hanga te whare; mā te mātauranga e whakaū.
Big Ideas create the house; knowledge maintains it.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of important biological concepts and principles. An inquiring mind and an ability to solve problems, work independently and carry out an investigation are valuable skills in this course. A reasonable level of literacy is required.
Topics include:
Animal Behaviour and Plant Responses
Speciation
Human Evolution
Biotechnology Applications
Practical Investigation
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 10 credits in L2 Biology with 4 or more external credits or by negotiation with teacher.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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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 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
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Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
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SCHL - Biology
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.