Motueka High School Motueka High School

Year 13 Biology

13BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Wiffen.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 10 credits in L2 Biology with 4 or more external credits or by negotiation with teacher.

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

Learning Areas:

Sciences




			


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.